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WD05 AVF

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

123,009 mi
Last recorded123,009 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD05 AVF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2023 123,009 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel filler neck corroded

Fuel filler neck corroded

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear suspension corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2023 123,009 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened shock absorber (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel filler neck corroded

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel filler neck corroded

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2022 116,121 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

General light corrosion to underside of vehicle

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

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2022 116,048 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear front suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front crossmember under radiator corroded

Fuel filler neck is starting to corrode

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

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

Vehicle structure around rear suspension mountings is starting to corrode

Pass 2 Nov 2021 107,357 miles

Front exhaust is starting to deteriorate and leaking slightly

Front sub-frame is starting to corrode

Fuel filler neck is starting to corrode

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Vehicle structure around rear suspension mountings is starting to corrode

Fail 2 Nov 2021 107,357 miles

Front exhaust is starting to deteriorate and leaking slightly

Front sub-frame is starting to corrode

Fuel filler neck is starting to corrode

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Vehicle structure around rear suspension mountings is starting to corrode

Pass 30 Oct 2020 97,729 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 94,239 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both track rod end dust boots are starting to perish

front and rear suspension components are starting to corrode

front exhaust flex is starting to deteriorate

fuel filler neck is starting to corrode

nearside front brake is binding slightly

vehicle structure around rear inner lower sills and inner wheel arches is starting to corrode

Fail 25 Oct 2019 94,239 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

both track rod end dust boots are starting to perish

front and rear suspension components are starting to corrode

front exhaust flex is starting to deteriorate

fuel filler neck is starting to corrode

nearside front brake is binding slightly

vehicle structure around rear inner lower sills and inner wheel arches is starting to corrode

Pass 31 Oct 2018 91,994 miles

front and rear suspension components are starting to corrode

nearside front brake is binding slightly

nearside track-rod end dust boot is starting to perish

vehicle structure around rear inner lower sills is starting to corrode

Fail 22 Oct 2018 91,941 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

front and rear suspension components are starting to corrode

nearside front brake is binding slightly

nearside track-rod end dust boot is starting to perish

vehicle structure around rear inner lower sills is starting to corrode

Pass 30 Oct 2017 90,114 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 83,020 miles

offside rear tyre is showing wear on edges but passes MOT due to tyre design

slight corrosion on rear brake discs

Fail 20 Oct 2016 83,014 miles

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

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

front brake pads are getting low

nearside front tyre is showing wear on edges but passes MOT due to tyre design

slight corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 22 Oct 2015 72,527 miles

front brake pads are about 2/3 worn

Pass 3 Nov 2014 64,470 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 64,470 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 59,798 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 55,032 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 46,198 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 46,198 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 37,655 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 29,882 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 23,164 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 16,460 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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WD05 AVF is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 WD05 AVF, 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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WD05 AVF is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 July 2005.

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