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VN55 ASU

2005 Mitsubishi Outlander

Silver Petrol 2378cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,190 mi
Last recorded73,190 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander68,283 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 ASU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelOutlander
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,378cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2015 73,190 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes coated in grease unable to fully inspect

Pass 5 Dec 2014 66,885 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Dec 2014 66,885 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Dec 2013 61,778 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 61,778 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 53,237 miles

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

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 20 Dec 2011 47,450 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 20 Dec 2011 47,450 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Dec 2010 41,847 miles

park brake performance readings only just meeting specified requirements further attention advised

Pass 3 Nov 2009 36,804 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 36,786 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2008 30,427 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Outlander?

Based on 726,436 MOT tests across 75,074 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
8,010
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
75,074
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,278
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,050
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 4,007
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,610
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VN55 ASU is a 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander in Silver with a 2,378cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 68,283 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 Outlander fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,278 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VN55 ASU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Outlander typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Mitsubishi Outlander is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VN55 ASU registered?

VN55 ASU is a 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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