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HD05 LXL

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

130,878 mi
Last recorded130,878 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2016 130,878 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges and cracking

slight play in both track rod ends

Fail 30 Sep 2016 130,878 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges and cracking

slight play in both track rod ends

Pass 25 Sep 2015 121,526 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both sides steering rack worn

Pass 26 Sep 2014 109,752 miles

accident damage to rear

nearside front anti roll bar drop link bushes worn

Fail 23 Sep 2014 109,742 miles

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

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

accident damage to rear

nearside front anti roll bar drop link bushes worn

Pass 21 Sep 2013 99,825 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 83,996 miles

front pads wearing low

front tyres wearing low on edgese

rear boot damaged

Pass 26 Sep 2011 67,124 miles

front brake pads worn low

slight collision damage to rear of car

Pass 25 Sep 2010 55,236 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 55,236 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 47,378 miles

both front discs in poor condition

both front tyres close to inner wheel arches

tailgate damaged

Fail 28 Aug 2009 47,377 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

damage to tail gate

front discs in poor condition

front wheels very close to inner wheel arches on full lock

Pass 29 Jul 2008 39,329 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 39,329 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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 LXL is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LXL, 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 HD05 LXL registered?

HD05 LXL is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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