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VU55 AHJ

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

107,780 mi
Last recorded107,780 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU55 AHJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2021 107,780 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 97,389 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 85,682 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 77,223 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 73,627 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 70,154 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 66,716 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 62,624 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 10 Jan 2013 58,884 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jan 2013 58,884 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 55,418 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 51,940 miles

damage in A zone of windscreen

Pass 12 Jan 2010 48,523 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 44,133 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 43,340 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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VU55 AHJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 VU55 AHJ, 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 VU55 AHJ registered?

VU55 AHJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is VU55 AHJ safe to buy?

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