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HD05 RVP

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

39,761 mi
Last recorded39,761 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD05 RVP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2024 39,761 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked and corner broken (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush has dropped slightly ( not giving movement ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Apr 2024 39,761 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked and corner broken (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush has dropped slightly ( not giving movement ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 38,114 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 34,526 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear on inner edges not to cords yet advise replacing soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front number plate is damaged but still secure and readable

Pass 19 Jul 2021 28,963 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear perishing inside edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear perishing inside edge

Fail 19 Jul 2021 28,963 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear perishing inside edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear perishing inside edge

Pass 24 Jul 2020 21,938 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 17,417 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 17,417 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 13,724 miles

Front cross member getting very corroded.

Front flooring near side and off side getting corroded.

Front suspension arms getting very corroded

Rear arms front bushes getting worn

exhaust getting very corroded.

Pass 17 Jul 2017 13,339 miles

Front suspension rusted

Rear suspension rusted

Fail 17 Jul 2017 13,338 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Front suspension rusted

Rear suspension rusted

Pass 26 Jul 2016 12,511 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 10,643 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 10,643 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 9,604 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 8,593 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 7,947 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 7,947 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 6,787 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 6,776 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 13 Jul 2010 6,211 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 6,211 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 4,884 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 3,302 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 3,302 miles

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

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

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 RVP is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 RVP, 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 RVP registered?

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

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