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VN05 YCY

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

139,388 mi
Last recorded139,388 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2013
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2013 139,388 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 139,388 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 94,141 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 46,835 miles

o/s/front fog lamp missing

Pass 15 Dec 2010 26,536 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 26,536 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 1,469 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 1,454 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 1,447 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 1,440 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 YCY is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YCY, 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 VN05 YCY registered?

VN05 YCY is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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