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VO05 OBU

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

184,344 mi
Last recorded184,344 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO05 OBU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2023 184,344 miles

Rear under body has corrosion n/s & o/s

Fail 14 Jun 2023 184,344 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear under body has corrosion n/s & o/s

Pass 15 Jun 2022 179,685 miles

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))

Rear under body has corrosion

Pass 1 Jun 2021 174,215 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

under body has corrosion

Fail 1 Jun 2021 174,215 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

under body has corrosion

Pass 9 Jun 2020 170,124 miles

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))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 164,006 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 157,105 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2018 157,105 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 145,161 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 133,378 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 122,595 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 122,592 miles

Nearside Rear Upper 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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2014 109,410 miles

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

n/s rear upper suspension bush slight play

Pass 7 Jun 2013 96,647 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 84,377 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 74,065 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 63,571 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2009 49,450 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 40,304 miles

nearside rear tyre is wearing on the inner edge

offside rear tyre is wearing on the inner edge

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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VO05 OBU is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 VO05 OBU, 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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VO05 OBU is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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