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SO55 GHA

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,436 mi
Last recorded101,436 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 GHA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Sep 2015 101,436 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases next to flexie pipe (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

slight oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2014 86,262 miles

Engine oil sump leaking oil.

Front brake discs corroded.

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

Rear brake discs corroded.

Slight play in rear anti roll bar "D" bushes.

Pass 18 Sep 2013 70,849 miles

Front wiper blades are smearing slightly.

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Slight play in rear anti roll bar 'D' bushes.

Pass 18 Sep 2012 57,363 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Sep 2012 56,954 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 44,192 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 44,192 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 36,809 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 36,808 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 22 May 2009 25,905 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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SO55 GHA is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 SO55 GHA, 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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SO55 GHA is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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