MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,269 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2x in rear ()
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished
fuel filler pipes coroded
slight power steering leak at pump
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2x in rear ()
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished
fuel filler pipes coroded
slight power steering leak at pump
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
nearside rear tyre scrubbing on outside
offside rear tyre scrubbing on outside
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
nearside rear tyre scrubbing on outside
offside rear tyre scrubbing on outside
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Lancer?
Based on 382,912 MOT tests across 33,260 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SM55 BTO is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 BTO, 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 SM55 BTO registered?
SM55 BTO is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 30 September 2005.
Is SM55 BTO safe to buy?
The MOT history for SM55 BTO shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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