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SW54 EOV

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

104,710 mi
Last recorded104,710 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW54 EOV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2016 104,710 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 96,198 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 96,198 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 86,574 miles

brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

front and rear suspension has surface corrosion

front tyres close to legal limit

fuel pipes corroded

plastic sill covers fitted

slight wear in top strut mountings

Fail 24 Jul 2014 86,416 miles

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

brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

front and rear suspension has surface corrosion

front tyres close to legal limit

fuel pipes corroded

plastic sill covers fitted

slight wear in top strut mountings

Pass 7 Aug 2013 72,404 miles

corrosion on brake pipes and brake hose ferrules

fuel pipes corroded

rear tyres close to limit and perished in tread

slight wear in n/s bottom ball joint

slight wear in o/s rack end

surface corrosion on suspension parts and floor

Fail 1 Aug 2013 72,147 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

corrosion on brake pipes and brake hose ferrules

fuel pipes corroded

rear tyres close to limit and perished in tread

slight wear in n/s bottom ball joint

slight wear in o/s rack end

surface corrosion on suspension parts and floor

Fail 30 Jul 2013 72,132 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

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

Front disc back plates corroded / insecure.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2012 61,412 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 51,507 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 38,009 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

excessive oil leak underneath o/s of vechicle. corrosion on underside of vechicle inc brake pipes and suspension components

Fail 6 Aug 2010 37,979 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 5 Aug 2010 37,960 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

excessive oil leak underneath o/s of vechicle. corrosion on underside of vechicle inc brake pipes and suspension components

Pass 22 Aug 2009 35,591 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2008 30,074 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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SW54 EOV is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SW54 EOV, 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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SW54 EOV is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 5 January 2005.

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