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WD05 BVS

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

108,492 mi
Last recorded108,492 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD05 BVS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2019 108,492 miles

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

Rear brake discs slightly damaged due to pads low

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge 195/50/16V

Fail 21 Feb 2019 108,480 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view mirror glass damaged excessively (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/50/16V (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear brake discs slightly damaged due to pads low

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge 195/50/16V

Pass 23 Feb 2018 94,575 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 23 Feb 2018 94,575 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 86,591 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 86,591 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 25 Jan 2016 79,140 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 74,878 miles

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

Surface rust to nearside and offside rear inner sills

Fail 2 May 2015 74,878 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Surface rust to nearside and offside rear inner sills

Pass 25 Apr 2014 68,491 miles

corrosion on exhaust

engine warning light on

Fail 25 Apr 2014 68,491 miles

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

corrosion on exhaust

engine warning light on

Pass 30 Apr 2013 47,870 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 43,755 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 37,235 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 30,232 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 24,439 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 BVS is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BVS, 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 BVS is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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