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SO54 OTK

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

76,730 mi
Last recorded76,730 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO54 OTK
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2018 76,730 miles

Offside Front fog lamp not working

engine oil sump is porous

radiator support x-member heavily corroded and holed

Fail 10 Dec 2018 76,726 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine oil sump is porous

radiator support x-member heavily corroded and holed

Pass 12 Dec 2017 72,732 miles

engine oil sump is porous

Fail 8 Dec 2017 72,727 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 Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine oil sump is porous

offside front brake has slight bind

Pass 3 Sep 2015 65,857 miles

Oil leak

Oil leak

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 31 Aug 2015 65,679 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 2 Sep 2014 59,070 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

engine oil sump is porous and leaking

nearside rear tyre in between treads and on sidewalls is cracked

nearside wiper blade torn slightly

offside rear tyre in between treads and on sidewalls is cracked

offside wiper blade torn slightly

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

Fail 2 Sep 2014 59,070 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

engine oil sump is porous and leaking

nearside rear tyre in between treads and on sidewalls is cracked

nearside wiper blade torn slightly

offside rear tyre in between treads and on sidewalls is cracked

offside wiper blade torn slightly

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 4 Sep 2013 52,747 miles

engine sump appears to be porous

nearside wiper torn slightly

Fail 29 Aug 2013 52,719 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

brake pedal travel is very long

engine sump appears to be porous

nearside rear brake binding slightly

nearside rear brake disc shows signs of overheating

nearside wiper torn slightly

Pass 21 Aug 2012 47,311 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 43,468 miles

front discs are esc corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2011 43,468 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

front discs are esc corroded

the inside of both rear discs are exc corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2010 34,436 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 29,774 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 29,774 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 23,910 miles

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

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 OTK is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 OTK, 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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SO54 OTK is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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