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ST05 DVY

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,734 mi
Last recorded128,734 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST05 DVY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2016 128,734 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust covers loose

Fuel pipes corroded

Body has slight corrosion

Clutch pedal rubber deteriorated

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear lower suspension arm has slight play in pin/bush

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Suspension components slightly corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2016 128,717 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Body has slight corrosion

Clutch pedal rubber deteriorated

Coolant leak

Exhaust covers loose

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

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear lower suspension arm has slight play in pin/bush

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 20 May 2014 126,001 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

coolant leak radiator area

Pass 29 Apr 2013 119,643 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres worn inner /outer edges

left front tyre worn inner /outer edge

Fail 23 Apr 2013 119,556 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres worn inner /outer edges

left front tyre worn inner /outer edge

Pass 19 Apr 2012 111,148 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 111,144 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 102,874 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 102,781 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 96,677 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 74,452 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 54,562 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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ST05 DVY is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DVY, 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 DVY is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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