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SM55 XBA

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

82,570 mi
Last recorded82,570 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM55 XBA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2016 82,570 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 74,791 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2015 74,791 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 67,008 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Oct 2014 67,007 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 59,192 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 52,142 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 52,142 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 45,654 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 39,628 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 32,335 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 32,335 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nail in n/s/f tyre

Pass 16 Oct 2008 24,913 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 XBA is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XBA, 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 XBA registered?

SM55 XBA is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 28 October 2005.

Is SM55 XBA safe to buy?

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