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SY54 PFO

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

98,021 mi
Last recorded98,021 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2014
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY54 PFO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2014 98,021 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2014 98,021 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside inner tail light inop

Pass 6 Sep 2013 86,169 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 72,431 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 72,425 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear 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 pitted

Pass 2 Sep 2011 61,760 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2011 61,760 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 52,117 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 46,820 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 46,820 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 44,461 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 31,615 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 31,615 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 18,079 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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SY54 PFO is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SY54 PFO, 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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What year was SY54 PFO registered?

SY54 PFO is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 21 February 2005.

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The MOT history for SY54 PFO shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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