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VE05 FFN

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

131,114 mi
Last recorded131,114 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE05 FFN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2019 131,114 miles

Front cross member/suspension parts getting rusty in places

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight travel on handbrake

Pass 7 Sep 2018 113,432 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight travel on handbrake

Suspension parts/front x member getting rusty in places

Fail 7 Sep 2018 113,432 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight travel on handbrake

Suspension parts/front x member getting rusty in places

Fail 31 Aug 2018 113,061 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working came on eventually during the test.......? (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded park brake effort low. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn radius arm large mount de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 98,943 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit and smooth on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad low (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement large mounting poor. (2.4.G.2)

rear fog lamp slow coming on? lamp condensated and lamp has water ingress?

Pass 7 Sep 2016 84,284 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 74,884 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 63,025 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 54,377 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 46,035 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 35,481 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2011 35,417 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 21,074 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 11,558 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 10,848 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 8,414 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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VE05 FFN is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VE05 FFN, 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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VE05 FFN is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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