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VK55 ZGZ

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

636,662 mi
Last recorded636,662 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK55 ZGZ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2017 636,662 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear sections of floor pans corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2016 584,967 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Sep 2016 584,967 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 532,907 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 532,907 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 487,453 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Sep 2014 486,258 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

mill light on

Pass 17 Sep 2013 438,088 miles

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front brake discs worn

oil leak from radiator

rear no plate deteriorated

rear tyres 1.4 mm leagl tread left / nearside rear nail in tread 195 60 15 h

Fail 17 Sep 2013 438,088 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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front brake discs worn

oil leak from radiator

rear no plate deteriorated

rear tyres 1.4 mm leagl tread left / nearside rear nail in tread 195 60 15 h

Pass 20 Sep 2012 392,860 miles

no handbrake warning light when handbrake applied

Fail 20 Sep 2012 392,848 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

no handbrake warning light when handbrake applied

Fail 6 Sep 2012 390,989 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 5 Sep 2012 390,893 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 337,174 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 285,234 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2010 285,234 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 229,402 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 171,858 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 109,044 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 54,049 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 ZGZ is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ZGZ, 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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VK55 ZGZ is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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