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SM55 JZF

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

38,187 mi
Last recorded38,187 miles
Recorded on11 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM55 JZF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2020 38,187 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

under-sealed

Pass 19 Feb 2019 37,968 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 36,717 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion on suspension components

Pass 2 Apr 2015 36,710 miles

front reg

oil residue

various brake pipes corroded

various suspension components worn and corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2015 36,710 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

front reg

oil residue

various brake pipes corroded

various suspension components worn and corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2014 35,850 miles

Windscreen appears to be excessively tinted

Pass 4 Jan 2013 34,255 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 33,273 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 33,273 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 30,675 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2009 23,046 miles

both front tyres worn close to limit

Pass 1 Oct 2008 19,716 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 19,708 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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 JZF is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JZF, 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 JZF registered?

SM55 JZF is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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The MOT history for SM55 JZF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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