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VN05 JAO

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,665 mi
Last recorded77,665 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN05 JAO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Apr 2023 77,665 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel filler neck ()

Fuel filler neck pipes badly corroded/holed - High risk of fuel leak/fire. No leak present at time of test.

Pass 6 Apr 2022 75,498 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 72,645 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 70,850 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 67,391 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 64,106 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 60,223 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 56,925 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 56,917 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 51,836 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 51,828 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside and nearside rear tyres perishing.

Pass 25 Apr 2014 48,433 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 44,263 miles

Nearside rear brake binding.

Pass 10 Jul 2012 41,403 miles

Wiper blades split on ends.

Pass 19 Jul 2011 36,838 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 31,392 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 25,956 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 18,533 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 JAO is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VN05 JAO, 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 JAO is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 10 May 2005.

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