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ST05 DVX

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

119,259 mi
Last recorded119,259 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST05 DVX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2016 119,259 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 119,231 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 108,177 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

sump seeping oil due to corrosion

Fail 18 Feb 2015 108,047 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

sump seeping oil due to corrosion

Pass 3 Mar 2014 90,590 miles

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 3 Mar 2014 90,590 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 83,674 miles

n/s/r radious arm bush slight movement

power steering fluid on minimum

rear exhaust hanger bracket cracked

slight blow from exhauast front pipe

Fail 18 Feb 2013 83,674 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

n/s/r radious arm bush slight movement

power steering fluid on minimum

rear exhaust hanger bracket cracked

slight blow from exhauast front pipe

Pass 20 Feb 2012 77,260 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Feb 2012 77,260 miles

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 69,563 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre..

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

Offside rear brake disc corroded..

Offside rear seat belt not checked-Babychair fitted..

Fail 26 Feb 2011 69,507 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre..

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

Offside rear brake disc corroded..

Offside rear seat belt not checked-Babychair fitted..

Pass 26 Feb 2010 56,705 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 56,705 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 43,433 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 43,433 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 31,122 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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ST05 DVX is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 ST05 DVX, 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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ST05 DVX is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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