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VO05 YFB

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

94,099 mi
Last recorded94,099 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO05 YFB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 94,099 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 84,314 miles

Body has slight corrosion offside and nearside front and rear (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 77,504 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2017 77,504 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 70,634 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 63,192 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 58,274 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2014 58,274 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 53,382 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 53,382 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 50,714 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 47,705 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 47,705 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 36,024 miles

2x cuts in o/s/r tyre + worn on inner surface(unevenly)

slight wear both front wipers

Pass 20 Feb 2009 26,663 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 20 Feb 2009 26,663 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 16,919 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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VO05 YFB is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black 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 VO05 YFB, 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 VO05 YFB registered?

VO05 YFB is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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