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SM55 BTE

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2025
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

147,484 mi
Last recorded147,484 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM55 BTE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2024 147,484 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

offside rear and nearside rear inner valance holed and corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2024 147,480 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis / floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

offside rear and nearside rear inner valance holed and corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2023 140,030 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipes ()

both offside and nearside rear inner valances holed and corroded outwith prescribed areas

Fail 31 Oct 2023 140,028 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan / chassis outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipes ()

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

both offside and nearside rear inner valances holed and corroded outwith prescribed areas

Pass 7 Nov 2022 132,371 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear brake discs corroded & pitted

Underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2022 132,369 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear brake discs corroded & pitted

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2021 126,236 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Parking brake travel could be improved

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust showing signs of corrosion

front and rear suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Fail 1 Nov 2021 126,197 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x2 inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake travel could be improved

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust showing signs of corrosion

front and rear suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Pass 4 Nov 2020 113,981 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust showing signs of corrosion

Pass 4 Nov 2019 103,234 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Oct 2019 103,232 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 94,649 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 94,645 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2017 91,494 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 91,494 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 87,331 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 83,629 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 79,201 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Oct 2014 79,201 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 73,253 miles

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Fail 30 Oct 2012 67,306 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 67,306 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Oct 2011 61,992 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 24 Oct 2011 61,992 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 56,477 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear fog lamp slightly damaged

Fail 2 Nov 2009 49,989 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 49,989 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 43,694 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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SM55 BTE is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 SM55 BTE, 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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SM55 BTE is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 3 November 2005.

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