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HD05 LFA

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

184,818 mi
Last recorded184,818 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2013
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD05 LFA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2013 184,818 miles

noisey rear suspension

rear d bushes slight play

exhaust system heavily rusted

both rear lower suspension arms have slight movement in bushes

rear trailing arm bushes slight movement

Pass 30 Jul 2012 163,424 miles

front flexi exhaust deteriated

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 25 Jul 2011 138,588 miles

chips in windscreen

front and rear discs slightly worn

Pass 20 Jul 2010 113,019 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 113,019 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front tyres wearing off on edges tracking needs checking

handbrake long travel

Pass 24 Jul 2009 88,439 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 63,870 miles

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

high hand brake travel.

Pass 30 Jul 2008 63,870 miles

high hand brake travel.

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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HD05 LFA is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HD05 LFA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HD05 LFA registered?

HD05 LFA is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 29 July 2005.

Is HD05 LFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for HD05 LFA shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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