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VU05 XCW

2005 Mitsubishi Outlander

Silver Petrol 2378cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

105,405 mi
Last recorded105,405 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander68,283 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 XCW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelOutlander
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,378cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2019 105,405 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2019 105,405 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 98,631 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2018 98,631 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 90,109 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2017 90,107 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 81,592 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 81,592 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both front (1.1.A.3b)

Rear position lamp(s) not working o/s brake light (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 73,638 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 66,026 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 57,918 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 51,585 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 20 Feb 2012 51,585 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 18 Feb 2011 42,519 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 33,962 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 18,022 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 18,022 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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VU05 XCW is a 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander in Silver with a 2,378cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VU05 XCW, 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 VU05 XCW registered?

VU05 XCW is a 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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The MOT history for VU05 XCW shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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