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HW55 FZL

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,310 mi
Last recorded89,310 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017 89,310 miles

Rear Outer Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 82,608 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 82,608 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 73,960 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2016 73,960 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 61,303 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres worn

Fail 13 Oct 2014 61,303 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside and nearside rear tyres worn

Pass 21 Nov 2013 57,506 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 52,723 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 52,720 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 46,585 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 35,387 miles

front and rear brake pads worn

nearside front and rear tyres worn

Pass 11 Nov 2009 26,764 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 15,622 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 FZL is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HW55 FZL, 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 FZL registered?

HW55 FZL is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 4 October 2005.

Is HW55 FZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW55 FZL shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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