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VN05 HZJ

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

119,446 mi
Last recorded119,446 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2020
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN05 HZJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2020 119,446 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front fog light is inop

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both head light lenses are starting to fade

the exhaust system is in poor condition

the front cross member is badly corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2020 119,439 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front fog light is inop

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both head light lenses are starting to fade

the exhaust system is in poor condition

the front cross member is badly corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2019 115,238 miles

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

Front cross member is badly corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parts of the exhaust is in poor condition

Pass 8 Nov 2017 110,564 miles

Nearside Front fog light is inop

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

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

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

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

Oil leak engine oil sump ()

corrosion in the front cross member

several parts of the exhaust are in poor condition

Fail 8 Nov 2017 110,564 miles

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

Nearside Front fog light is inop

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

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

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

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

Oil leak engine oil sump ()

corrosion in the front cross member

several parts of the exhaust are in poor condition

Pass 7 Sep 2016 103,612 miles

Front exhaust is in poor condition

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

the engine oil sump is badly corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2016 103,612 miles

Front exhaust is in poor condition

Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

the engine oil sump is badly corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2015 96,137 miles

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

Oil leak

parts of the exhaust are corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2015 96,137 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

parts of the exhaust are corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2014 90,241 miles

the engine oil sump is corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2014 90,241 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

the engine oil sump is corroded

the parking brake lever travel is high

Pass 12 Jun 2013 80,832 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

sump corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2012 67,763 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 54,891 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 40,783 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 27,329 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 13,223 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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VN05 HZJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 VN05 HZJ, 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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VN05 HZJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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