MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
101,088 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front crossmember corroded outside of prescribed area
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Oil leak
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear suspension components corroded
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Oil leak
Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
front lower cross member holed and corroded
nearside rear brake binding slightly
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Oil leak
Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
front lower cross member holed and corroded
nearside rear brake binding slightly
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
front cross member corroded
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
offside front brake binding slightly
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
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 BTU is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey 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 BTU, 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 BTU registered?
SM55 BTU is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 22 September 2005.
Is SM55 BTU safe to buy?
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