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WD05 HLV

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,849 mi
Last recorded107,849 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD05 HLV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2021 107,849 miles

Central Front Bonnet difficult to open

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine sump slight leak. (very rusty) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Rear exhaust join very rusty but not leaking exhaust gasses at time of test

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Apr 2021 107,845 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Central Front Bonnet difficult to open

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine sump slight leak. (very rusty) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Rear exhaust join very rusty but not leaking exhaust gasses at time of test

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 106,181 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 97,743 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuelpipes rusted

Fail 1 Apr 2019 97,738 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuelpipes rusted

Pass 4 Apr 2018 97,738 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear foglamp loose in holder

Tinting film applied to both front side windows

Fail 4 Apr 2018 97,734 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' Window film (8.3.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear foglamp loose in holder

Tinting film applied to both front side windows

Pass 6 Apr 2017 93,971 miles

windscreen tint fitted top of screen,not affecting driver view of road

Fail 31 Mar 2017 93,963 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

windscreen tint fitted top of screen,not affecting driver view of road

Pass 4 Apr 2016 90,088 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

sticker in windscreen sunstrip

Fail 4 Apr 2016 90,088 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

sticker in windscreen sunstrip

Pass 1 Apr 2015 86,471 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 59,841 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

re test. original test carried out by s.l.mercer

tinted film fitted to top of windscreen

Fail 28 Mar 2014 59,841 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

tinted film fitted to top of windscreen

Pass 3 Apr 2013 66,706 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 57,913 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

sunstrip fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2012 57,913 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

sunstrip fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2011 51,306 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 37,136 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 26,480 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 25,031 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 HLV is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 WD05 HLV, 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 HLV is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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