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SN05 LUF

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

92,510 mi
Last recorded92,510 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN05 LUF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Oct 2016 92,510 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 43% (3.7.B.5b)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2015 81,866 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged fuel tank filler pipes has corrosion but not leaking. (7.2.2)

rear seats put down

Fail 6 Oct 2015 81,866 miles

Offside Front brake caliper leaking has leak from brake hose connesion. (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged fuel tank filler pipes has corrosion but not leaking. (7.2.2)

rear seats put down

Pass 25 Sep 2014 71,678 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front cross member corroded,, recommend attention,, wax oil

front flexy exhaust pipe slightly deteriorated

offside rear tyre under inflated, recommend attention

Fail 19 Sep 2014 71,526 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front cross member corroded,, recommend attention,, wax oil

front flexy exhaust pipe slightly deteriorated

offside rear tyre under inflated, recommend attention

Pass 31 Jul 2013 61,744 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front exhaust heat shield insecure and corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2012 52,401 miles

advise handbrake travel

front exhaust system slightly deteriorated

nearside rear brake, signs of binding, recommend check

very slight play in steering rack

Fail 15 Aug 2012 52,401 miles

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

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

advise handbrake travel

front exhaust system slightly deteriorated

nearside rear brake, signs of binding, recommend check

recommend check tyre pressures and steering track

very slight play in steering rack

Pass 27 Jul 2011 42,400 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

recommend check steering tracka nd tyre pressures

Pass 22 Jul 2010 34,816 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 34,816 miles

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2009 33,486 miles

heavy engine oil leak

nearside rear fog lamp lens craked

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 12 Aug 2008 31,804 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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SN05 LUF is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SN05 LUF, 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 SN05 LUF registered?

SN05 LUF is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 16 August 2005.

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