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WA05 LXU

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,888 mi
Last recorded80,888 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA05 LXU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Mar 2019 80,888 miles

Front Lower Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced bumper crashbar missing (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 78,390 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 Feb 2018 78,390 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 74,916 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 67,509 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front has slight bind

Offside Rear has slight bind

Pass 24 Feb 2015 58,580 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 49,480 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 42,599 miles

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

Parts of the exhaust system are corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2013 42,599 miles

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

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

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

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

Parts of the exhaust system are corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2012 36,147 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 36,131 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 30,592 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside rear light lense damaged

rear brake discs corroded

rear brakes rise slightly unevenly

unable to fully inspect outer sills (covers fitted)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 26,386 miles

O/S/R lamp damaged

front brake discs rusty inner sides

Fail 5 Nov 2008 20,653 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inside & outside edges

Brake fluid slightly low (below max)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside windscreen wiper slightly loose

Slight cut in tread of offside rear tyre(not exposing cords or ply)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 20,653 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inside & outside edges

Brake fluid slightly low (below max)

Offside windscreen wiper slightly loose

Slight cut in tread of offside rear tyre(not exposing cords or ply)

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

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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WA05 LXU is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WA05 LXU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WA05 LXU registered?

WA05 LXU is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 19 March 2005.

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