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V445 JTO

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

93,400 mi
Last recorded93,400 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV445 JTO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 10 Jan 2020 93,400 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Floor excessively deteriorated boot floor (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 91,247 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 87,086 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 81,560 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 81,553 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play steering rack end (not track rod end) (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg under passenger seat (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded under the drivers seat on the floor (5.2.6)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front tyres badly worn on inner edges

Front 2 pieces of exhaust deteriorated

Headlamp lenses deteriorated

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear tyre cracking

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH CHASSIS LEGS (5.2.6)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion above rear axle (6.1.B.2)

ENGINE SUPPORT BRACE BADLY CORRODED

Pass 6 Oct 2014 70,092 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 73,229 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 73,224 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

all four brake discs pitted

hand brake high

hole in o/s/r chassis right at back and not within a prescribed area

Pass 14 Sep 2012 69,880 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake pipes under sealed heavy

Pass 13 Sep 2011 65,211 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 65,191 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 76,321 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 68,809 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 68,809 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 66,106 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 60,748 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear wiper blade split

slight play in steering rack

Fail 17 Jul 2008 60,721 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear wiper blade split

slight play in steering rack

Pass 19 Jul 2007 52,096 miles

os outer constant velocity boot clip expanded

Fail 13 Jul 2007 52,061 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Rear fog lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.6d)

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

slight lift in steering rack at off side

Fail 22 Mar 2007 51,971 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 49,681 miles

near side front inner bush worn slightly.o/s/rear rear bottom joint slight play. hand brake on top limit. slight play in steering rack slight leak in exhause pipe

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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V445 JTO is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 V445 JTO, 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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V445 JTO is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 3 May 2005.

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