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SW05 JDJ

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2022
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

78,529 mi
Last recorded78,529 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Fail 15 Sep 2022 78,529 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by rear suspension arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded behind caliper (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength behind rear suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by rear suspension arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively damaged rear of caliper behind back box (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength behind rear suspension arm. by back box (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn, cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface cracked (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn, cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front fog light not working

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights set to 3 ()

Pass 12 Apr 2021 71,088 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 70,321 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2020 70,311 miles

Brake performance not tested due to n/s/f binding (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake disc overheated

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2019 68,589 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Jun 2019 68,589 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure support bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 66,180 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 20 Jun 2018 66,150 miles

Fuel pipe damaged filler pipe holed and corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 63,378 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 26 Jun 2017 63,378 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 61,081 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 29 Jun 2016 61,081 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 55,588 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2015 55,588 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 48,795 miles

oil leak, sump pan

Fail 25 Jun 2014 48,795 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

oil leak, sump pan

Pass 28 Jun 2013 44,325 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 40,087 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 40,087 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 35,032 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 29,101 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 29,101 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 22,190 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 15,989 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 15,989 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 JDJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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

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