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WD05 FJU

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,996 mi
Last recorded73,996 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD05 FJU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2023 73,996 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge sidewall damage inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jul 2023 73,910 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge sidewall damage inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 68,000 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Jul 2021 61,713 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2021 61,709 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 55,071 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 51,187 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 51,186 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 44,499 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 38,902 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 31,611 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 31,611 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 30,765 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 28,706 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 26,197 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 23,799 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 21,329 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 18,657 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 15,650 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 12,635 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 FJU is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FJU, 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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What year was WD05 FJU registered?

WD05 FJU is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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