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SY55 LVW

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

72,246 mi
Last recorded72,246 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY55 LVW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2018 72,246 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

both sills covered not allow full inspection

Fail 26 Feb 2018 72,235 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases bolt missing (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

sills covered with plastic not allowing full inspection

Pass 11 Mar 2016 68,957 miles

Unable to check vehicle sills due to plastic covers fitted.

Fail 3 Mar 2016 68,957 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Cross member (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar missing ARB Link (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened Spring base corroded and insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Unable to check vehicle sills due to plastic covers fitted.

Pass 27 Mar 2015 65,366 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 60,491 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 55,636 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2013 55,636 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 49,264 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 49,262 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 39,589 miles

Rear Brake pads worn

Fail 1 Dec 2009 33,298 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 33,298 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 25,138 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 25,138 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear n/s break draging slightley.

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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SY55 LVW is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,584cc 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 SY55 LVW, 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 SY55 LVW registered?

SY55 LVW is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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