MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
107,501 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
both rear tyres wearing on inner edges
nearside front anti roll bar link rubber bushes deterorated
offside fornt anti roll bar link rubber bushes deterioated
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Lancer?
Based on 382,912 MOT tests across 33,260 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VK05 LCW is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 VK05 LCW, 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 VK05 LCW registered?
VK05 LCW is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 24 March 2005.
Is VK05 LCW safe to buy?
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