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SO54 EHJ

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

88,241 mi
Last recorded88,241 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2014
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO54 EHJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2014 88,241 miles

Front to rear brake pipes coated in grease.

Pass 22 Oct 2013 78,533 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2013 78,533 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 69,320 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 59,046 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2010 38,673 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 33,399 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 33,399 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 12 May 2009 29,166 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 29,166 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2008 18,230 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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SO54 EHJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SO54 EHJ, 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 SO54 EHJ registered?

SO54 EHJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 24 February 2005.

Is SO54 EHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO54 EHJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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