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SV05 DLD

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,690 mi
Last recorded59,690 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV05 DLD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2015 59,690 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM IS VERY RUSTY

FUEL PIPES ARE VERY RUSTY

FUEL TANK IS VERY RUSTY

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

OIL FILTER IS VERY RUSTY

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 47,634 miles

N/S/F FOG LIGHT IS NOT WORKING

OIL FILTER IS RUSTY

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 42,888 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

exhaust system rusty

n/s rear brake gripping slightly

surfaces of all four brake discs rusty

Fail 6 Feb 2013 42,877 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

exhaust system rusty

nearside front tyre under-inflated

surfaces of all four brake discs rusty

Pass 22 Feb 2012 42,626 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both sides rear brake pads appear to be quite worn but unable to assess properly without dismantling

both sides rear brakes gripping slightly

exhaust front mounting bracket getting quite rusty

exhaust front section slightly deteriorated

power steering pipe rusty

slight surface corrosion to o/s rear disc

Fail 22 Feb 2012 42,625 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both sides rear brake pads appear to be quite worn but unable to assess properly without dismantling

both sides rear brakes gripping slightly

exhaust front mounting bracket getting quite rusty

exhaust front section slightly deteriorated

power steering pipe rusty

slight surface corrosion to o/s rear disc

Pass 2 Mar 2011 36,774 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil filter rusty and starting to leak

Pass 18 Feb 2010 30,047 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre wearing slightly at inner edge

Fail 15 Feb 2010 29,989 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine oil on low mark

offside rear tyre wearing slightly at inner edge

Pass 14 Feb 2009 23,491 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

both sides rear brakes gripping slightly

Fail 11 Feb 2008 16,617 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 16,617 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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SV05 DLD is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SV05 DLD, 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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SV05 DLD is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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