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GY05 XHB

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

62,362 mi
Last recorded62,362 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 XHB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2021 62,362 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Mar 2020 60,293 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear wiper blade missing

Pass 7 Mar 2019 56,808 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 56,808 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 52,323 miles

EML on

Pass 7 Mar 2017 49,684 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 47,820 miles

rear tyres perished

some play in o/s inner rack joint

Pass 26 Feb 2015 46,196 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 44,095 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 44,095 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 41,970 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 37,032 miles

Slight bind n/s/r wheel

Pass 10 Mar 2011 33,314 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 29,625 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 26,237 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2009 26,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 May 2008 22,588 miles

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 XHB is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XHB, 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 XHB registered?

GY05 XHB is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 24 May 2005.

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