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SP05 USE

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

77,584 mi
Last recorded77,584 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2015
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP05 USE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2015 77,584 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 68,433 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 48,273 miles

n/s/r tyre condition

rear roll bar links condition

slight bind o/s/f

Fail 15 Mar 2013 48,273 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s/r tyre condition

rear roll bar links condition

slight bind o/s/f

Pass 27 Mar 2012 36,404 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 25,500 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2011 25,498 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 15,708 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2009 15,546 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 13,206 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 9,488 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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SP05 USE is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue 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 SP05 USE, 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 SP05 USE registered?

SP05 USE is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 29 March 2005.

Is SP05 USE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP05 USE 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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