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SY55 LWS

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,934 mi
Last recorded62,934 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2013
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY55 LWS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2013 62,934 miles

Oil leak

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

ingnition fault with key

rear exhaust repaired

Fail 12 Nov 2013 62,934 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

ingnition fault with key

Pass 9 Nov 2012 52,359 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

front brake discs and pads corroded & worn

n/s/r brake disc corroded

n/s/r tyre sidewall has slight damage

Fail 9 Nov 2012 52,343 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

front brake discs and pads corroded & worn

n/s/r brake disc corroded

n/s/r tyre sidewall has slight damage

Pass 8 Nov 2011 38,407 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 27,892 miles

n/s rear brake bind

Pass 22 Sep 2009 18,411 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both front wipers torn at ends

Fail 19 Sep 2009 18,343 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both front wipers torn at ends

Pass 9 Oct 2008 11,997 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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SY55 LWS is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 SY55 LWS, 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 LWS registered?

SY55 LWS is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 18 October 2005.

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