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VU55 WVV

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

65,750 mi
Last recorded65,750 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU55 WVV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2024 65,750 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 61,895 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Chassis/subframes corroded

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underbody corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2021 58,071 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Underbody corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2021 58,071 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Underbody corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2020 55,374 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2019 52,660 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underbody/components corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2019 52,602 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under body/ components corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2018 50,691 miles

Both front suspension top mouts a little stiff in operation

Both rear anti-roll bar linkage rubber bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Both rear anti-roll bar rubber D bushes slightly deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (7.1.2)

Gearbox mounting slightly deteriorated

Offside front tyre starting to perish

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil springs have slight corrosion to bottom of spring

front exhaust deteriorated / corroded

vehicle structure and under body components corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2018 50,691 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front suspension top mouts a little stiff in operation

Both rear anti-roll bar linkage rubber bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Both rear anti-roll bar rubber D bushes slightly deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (7.1.2)

Gearbox mounting slightly deteriorated

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

Offside front brake has slight bind when rotated by hand

Offside front tyre starting to perish

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil springs have slight corrosion to bottom of spring

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

front exhaust deteriorated / corroded

vehicle structure and under body components corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2017 48,502 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mounting broken and exhaust is excessively ccorroded (7.1.2)

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre perished

underbody components corroded

wipers slight smear when operated

Pass 2 Mar 2016 45,966 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

general corrosion to various underside suspension components

Pass 21 Mar 2015 43,503 miles

rear chassis slightly corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

exhaust system slightly deteriorated/corroded

under body/components slightly corroded

under body/components wet

Fail 13 Mar 2015 43,503 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

exhaust system slightly deteriorated/corroded

rear chassis slightly corroded

under body/components slightly corroded

under body/components wet

Pass 4 Mar 2014 41,045 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 38,554 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2011 31,072 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 27,584 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 27,584 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2009 24,097 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2009 24,085 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 20,817 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 WVV is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VU55 WVV, 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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VU55 WVV is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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