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SO05 OXE

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

124,417 mi
Last recorded124,417 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO05 OXE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 2 Mar 2021 124,417 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both ns & os front ferule corroding (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front water visible in nsf headlamp casing

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front unable to check beam image and test if product on lens is effecting as bulb inop

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear rear wiper split

exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2020 121,232 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2020 121,232 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 118,700 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 118,700 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2018 104,879 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 104,879 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside obligatory indirect vision device seriously damaged affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 84,954 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 84,954 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 63,807 miles

child seat fitted

Fail 25 Feb 2016 63,807 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

child seat fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2015 43,064 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 43,062 miles

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

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 11,509 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 11,509 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 10,547 miles

airbag light on

n/s/f tyre slightly perished

n/s/f tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 18 Jul 2011 9,383 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 8,371 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 6,708 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 4,577 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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SO05 OXE is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SO05 OXE, 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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SO05 OXE is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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