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V10 CEP

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

46,605 mi
Last recorded46,605 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2015
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV10 CEP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Jan 2015 46,605 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

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

all rear suspension components corroding

oil filter leaking through corrosion

Pass 19 Dec 2013 42,655 miles

both rear brake discs in poor condition

both rear brakes binding slightly

front brake pads wearing

getting rusty underneath in places ie front and rear sub frames / several suspension arms / bush housings / front struts and pans

n/s/r inner side light not working

o/s/f brake binding slightly

rear exhaust brackets nearly corroded off

slight play in n/s track rod end

Fail 18 Dec 2013 42,652 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

both rear brake discs in poor condition

both rear brakes binding slightly

front brake pads wearing

getting rusty underneath in places ie front and rear sub frames / several suspension arms / bush housings / front struts and pans

n/s/r inner side light not working

o/s/f brake binding slightly

rear exhaust brackets nearly corroded off

slight play in n/s track rod end

Pass 4 Dec 2012 36,068 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front and rear suspension corroded

Front cross member corroded

Nearside front track rod end slight play

Pass 19 Dec 2011 28,340 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front and rear suspension corroding

Hand brake travel high

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

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

Slight play in steering

tyre size: 195/60/15

Fail 19 Dec 2011 28,340 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front and rear suspension corroding

Hand brake travel high

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

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

Slight play in steering

tyre size: 195/60/15

Pass 21 Dec 2010 20,558 miles

Exhaust system corroding

Front and rear suspension heavily corroding

Front cross member corroding

Pass 31 Dec 2009 135,967 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 13,581 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 12,325 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 9,283 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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V10 CEP is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 V10 CEP, 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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V10 CEP is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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