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W26 BAT

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2025
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

75,723 mi
Last recorded75,723 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW26 BAT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2024 75,723 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 71,581 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Underneath covered with underseal

underbody rusty

Fail 18 Jan 2023 71,581 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Underneath covered with underseal

underbody rusty

Pass 10 Jan 2022 71,129 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

underbody very rusty

Fail 10 Jan 2022 71,129 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

underbody very rusty

Pass 26 Jan 2021 67,687 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

covers on outer sills

fuel pipes corroding

Fail 20 Jan 2021 67,663 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

covers on outer sills

fuel pipes corroding

Pass 15 Jul 2019 65,043 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jul 2019 65,041 miles

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

Rear Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 63,126 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking/perrished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

various areas of light corrosion/underside of vehicle heavilly undersealed

Fail 3 Jul 2018 63,124 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking/perrished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

various areas of light corrosion/underside of vehicle heavilly undersealed

Pass 26 Jul 2017 60,988 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 60,988 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2016 54,054 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 53,754 miles

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

REAR EXHAUST HANGER SHOWING CORROSION

Pass 2 May 2014 49,448 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2013 45,876 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 45,874 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 May 2012 41,679 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 41,679 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 7 May 2011 35,121 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 May 2010 28,719 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 22,537 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 22,537 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 17,553 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 17,553 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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W26 BAT is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 W26 BAT, 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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W26 BAT is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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