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GY05 WYU

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

147,506 mi
Last recorded147,506 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 WYU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 147,506 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both + worn right down on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened + sills and wheel arches (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 144,898 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre slightly smooth inner edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 141,529 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 141,511 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 137,993 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 134,313 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 134,282 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Front tyres both slightly smooth on edge

Pass 4 Nov 2020 131,646 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 126,809 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 120,162 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 120,146 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2017 115,011 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Aug 2017 115,011 miles

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 108,989 miles

o/s/r tyre worn low inner edge

Fail 22 Aug 2016 108,989 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/r tyre worn low inner edge

Pass 25 Jun 2015 101,651 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 95,588 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 88,099 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 80,691 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 68,081 miles

nearside rear wheel has slight bind

Fail 4 Nov 2010 68,063 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 58,477 miles

Nearside rear fog lamp lens is broken.

Fail 5 Nov 2009 58,477 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear fog lamp lens is broken.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 47,841 miles

Both front tyres,tread wearing on outer edge.

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Lancer?

Based on 382,912 MOT tests across 33,260 vehicles.

76.3%
Pass Rate
5,235
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
33,260
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,095
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,710
position lamp(s) not working 4,694
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 4,425
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,236
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GY05 WYU is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 60,560 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Lancer fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9,095 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GY05 WYU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Lancer typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 21 years old, this Mitsubishi Lancer is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GY05 WYU registered?

GY05 WYU is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 8 July 2005.

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