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T549 KEO

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

77,203 mi
Last recorded77,203 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT549 KEO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2018 77,203 miles

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

Rear brake backplates corroded

all steel brakepipes corroded/ coated in grease

subframes and suspension components corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2018 77,203 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear brake backplates corroded

all steel brakepipes corroded/ coated in grease

subframes and suspension components corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2017 72,326 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyre worn on edges

both front wishbones corroded

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

outer sill covered

parking brake just passed 16%

Pass 11 Feb 2016 68,336 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust deteriorated

subframes/ suspension components corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2016 68,335 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fuel system component leaking filler neck (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust deteriorated

subframes/ suspension components corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2015 64,175 miles

front and rear brakepipes slightly corroded

front and rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 27 Feb 2014 60,448 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

front crossmember corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2013 56,973 miles

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

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

exhaust system rusty

Pass 29 Feb 2012 55,313 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre slight wear edge of tread.

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 2 Mar 2011 47,693 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2010 39,693 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 39,693 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 29,596 miles

offside front wiperblade slightly torn

Fail 6 Feb 2009 29,596 miles

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

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

offside front wiperblade slightly torn

Pass 8 Feb 2008 23,046 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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T549 KEO is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 T549 KEO, 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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T549 KEO is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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