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HW55 EWU

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

79,688 mi
Last recorded79,688 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW55 EWU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2019 79,688 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 79,659 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 73,805 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 64,152 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 64,150 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 63,085 miles

Front cross member rusty

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% side light not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 8 Jun 2016 63,085 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre wall 195/60/15 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre wall 195/60/15 (4.1.D.1a)

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

Front cross member rusty

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% side light not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 61,236 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 61,223 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2014 59,962 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 59,961 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 56,687 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 56,683 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

offside rear brake starting too bind

Pass 31 Oct 2012 48,916 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 40,818 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)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 34,770 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 34,668 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Fail 11 Sep 2009 26,279 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 26,279 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 26,279 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 18,342 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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HW55 EWU is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 HW55 EWU, 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 HW55 EWU registered?

HW55 EWU is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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