MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,513 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Brake performance not tested rear brake diconnected (1.2.1 (g))
Brake pipe excessively damaged rear brakes disconnected (1.1.11 (c))
Emissions not tested exhaust leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened shock lower platform (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
sill covers fitted
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front radiator mount corroded
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front radiator mount corroded
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Both front brake discs corroded on inner face
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush top and bottom (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Both front brake discs corroded on inner face
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush top and bottom (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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)
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VA05 BXS is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 VA05 BXS, 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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VA05 BXS is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 21 July 2005.
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