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VK55 XVJ

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

132,396 mi
Last recorded132,396 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2016 132,396 miles

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)

Fail 26 Aug 2016 132,396 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 105,753 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 78,449 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 75,921 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

exhaust back box bracket broken, still supported

slight corrosion to both front brake discs, inner face

Fail 29 Aug 2013 75,847 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

slight corrosion to both front brake discs, inner face

Pass 4 Sep 2012 68,690 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 68,553 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 60,097 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 49,550 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 39,109 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2009 39,109 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Aug 2008 28,512 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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VK55 XVJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VK55 XVJ, 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 XVJ registered?

VK55 XVJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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