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SV55 EXG

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,840 mi
Last recorded110,840 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV55 EXG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2017 110,840 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 104,279 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2016 104,279 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 94,458 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear end (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine sump rusted and starting to leak

fuel tank quite rusty

oil filter rusty and starting to leak

oil level low

strong smell of fuel under vehicle but no leaks at time of test

Fail 26 Oct 2015 94,454 miles

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

front brake application uneven slow on o/s (3.7.B.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear end (3.6.B.2c)

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

fuel tank quite rusty

oil filter rusty and starting to leak

oil level low

strong smell of fuel under vehicle but no leaks at time of test

sump rusted and starting to leaking

Pass 24 Oct 2014 82,202 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front macpherson struts getting quite rusty

engine sump rusty

Fail 23 Oct 2014 82,197 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

both front macpherson struts getting rusty

engine sump rusty

nearside front wheel bearing not properly tested as brake binding

offside rear wheel bearing not properly tested as brake binding

Pass 23 Oct 2013 68,154 miles

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

both front tyres getting quite worn (on 2mm in places on edges)

fuel tank getting very rusty

o/s front brake disc inner surface corroded around outer edge

Pass 18 Oct 2012 55,653 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 45,341 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre looks underinflated

Pass 18 Oct 2010 37,462 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear tyre slightly perished at edges of tread

Fail 18 Oct 2010 37,448 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear tyre slightly perished at edges of tread

Pass 28 Oct 2009 29,183 miles

both sides front disc surfaces rusty around edges

Pass 1 Oct 2008 22,305 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 22,305 miles

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

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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SV55 EXG is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 SV55 EXG, 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 SV55 EXG registered?

SV55 EXG is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 19 October 2005.

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