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VA54 FRT

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

118,634 mi
Last recorded118,634 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA54 FRT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2017 118,634 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2017 118,621 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 112,674 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 105,394 miles

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

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

front offside lower fog/spot light inoperative

Pass 10 Jan 2014 101,019 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake discs pitted

Pass 30 Jan 2013 97,573 miles

Clutch pedal anti-slip provision worn

Rear offside and nearside brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 16 Jan 2012 93,578 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 92,614 miles

maximum front imbalance 23%

Fail 25 Feb 2011 92,614 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 78,434 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 62,782 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 46,182 miles

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

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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VA54 FRT is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 VA54 FRT, 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 VA54 FRT registered?

VA54 FRT is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 27 January 2005.

Is VA54 FRT safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA54 FRT shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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