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VK55 CWE

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

95,365 mi
Last recorded95,365 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK55 CWE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2020 95,365 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

corrosion in front crossmember

corrosion to front suspension componants

corrosion to rear suspension componants

exhaust system corroded front flexi joint poor

Pass 16 Oct 2017 93,843 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 84,688 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 74,138 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 63,998 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 56,071 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 56,071 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 46,430 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 38,654 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 30,866 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 27,237 miles

rear number plate starting to delaminate

small cut in n/s/r tyre outer side wall

Fail 23 Sep 2009 27,233 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

rear number plate starting to delaminate

small cut in n/s/r tyre outer side wall

Pass 15 Sep 2008 19,927 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 19,927 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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VK55 CWE is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VK55 CWE, 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 VK55 CWE registered?

VK55 CWE is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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