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SV55 HFD

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

118,976 mi
Last recorded118,976 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV55 HFD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2017 118,976 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe at fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings X member at engine mount (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Inner pads (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded In boot (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Part of front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded In boot (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Clamp missing (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system corroded and has weld repairs

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front arms (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Fuel filler pipes corroded

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

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

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

Offside Rear Floor pan slightly corroded

Oil filter corroded

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs on insides (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 112,850 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel filler pipes corroded

Offside rear and nearside front brake pipes coated with grease, unable to assess.

Pass 16 Mar 2015 100,214 miles

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

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Mar 2015 100,130 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2013 79,660 miles

Centre to Rear Exhaust Deteriorated

Front Exhaust Flexi Deteriorated

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

Fail 11 Sep 2013 79,650 miles

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

Centre to Rear Exhaust Deteriorated

Front Exhaust Flexi Deteriorated

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 67,944 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 66,911 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 66,911 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Anti-roll bar locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2011 59,272 miles

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

Nearside front wiper blade split.

Nearside rear Brakedisc badly corroded.

Pass 9 Mar 2011 59,272 miles

Nearside front wiper blade split.

Nearside rear Brakedisc badly corroded.

Pass 12 Mar 2010 48,348 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Mar 2010 48,348 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 34,737 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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SV55 HFD is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 HFD, 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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SV55 HFD is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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