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SY05 NWW

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,390 mi
Last recorded63,390 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY05 NWW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2020 63,390 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 60,166 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 60,166 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 55,876 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Feb 2018 55,815 miles

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

Central Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Central Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp obscured more than 50% (1.3.2c)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 50,789 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 46,374 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 46,374 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 41,057 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Fail 12 Feb 2015 41,057 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 36,961 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 30,304 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 22,265 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 20,275 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 16,939 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 16,939 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2008 12,700 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 12,700 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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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SY05 NWW is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 SY05 NWW, 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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SY05 NWW is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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