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HY55 RXG

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

84,570 mi
Last recorded84,570 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY55 RXG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2018 84,570 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 78,716 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

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

joining sections of exhaust are corroded

rear exhaust box mounting is corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2017 78,715 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

joining sections of exhaust are corroded

rear exhaust box mounting is corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2016 71,685 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 62,700 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

joining sections of exhaust corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2015 62,700 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

joining sections of exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2014 55,145 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Oct 2014 55,145 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 47,207 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 28 Oct 2013 47,207 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 37,959 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2012 37,959 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

rear brake pads worn unevenly

Pass 26 Oct 2011 34,016 miles

geometery

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 26 Oct 2011 34,016 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

geometery

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Oct 2010 27,628 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 18,625 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 14,558 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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HY55 RXG is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HY55 RXG, 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 HY55 RXG registered?

HY55 RXG is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 October 2005.

Is HY55 RXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY55 RXG shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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