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SM55 BTO

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,269 mi
Last recorded133,269 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM55 BTO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2016 133,269 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2016 133,269 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 120,104 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 104,579 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 90,676 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 77,592 miles

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)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 64,962 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 64,962 miles

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)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 52,027 miles

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)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 43,184 miles

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)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 35,450 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2008 35,449 miles

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.

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 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.

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