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SW05 JBX

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

97,157 mi
Last recorded97,157 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2014
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW05 JBX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2014 97,157 miles

front brake pads low

rear exhaust box corroded

sump heavly corroded and leaking oil

Fail 27 Oct 2014 97,157 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake pads low

rear exhaust box corroded

sump heavly corroded and leaking oil

Pass 25 Oct 2013 92,294 miles

both inner sills corroded

exhaust verycorroded

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

play on o/s inner steering rack arm

Fail 24 Oct 2013 92,294 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both inner sills corroded

exhaust verycorroded

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

play on o/s inner steering rack arm

Pass 24 Oct 2012 82,110 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 15 Oct 2012 81,939 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 21 Aug 2012 80,432 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Spare tyre defective

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

engine oil low

Pass 31 Oct 2011 74,182 miles

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

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

both rear discs corroded.both rear tyres heavly feathered opn edges.

Pass 30 Oct 2010 68,408 miles

all brake discs corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2010 68,408 miles

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

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

all brake discs corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2009 54,738 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 42,252 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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SW05 JBX 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 58.3%.

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 SW05 JBX, 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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SW05 JBX is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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