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WG55 WCJ

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

177,740 mi
Last recorded177,740 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG55 WCJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2022 177,740 miles

corrosion to the exhaust

corrosion to the front lower panel [holed]

covers on sills

slight corrosion to the rear brake pipes

slight corrosion to the rear inner wheel arches

small chip to the windscreen

Fail 4 Nov 2022 177,740 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to the exhaust

corrosion to the front lower panel [holed]

covers on sills

slight corrosion to the rear brake pipes

slight corrosion to the rear inner wheel arches

small chip to the windscreen

Pass 24 Nov 2021 174,528 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both the rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion to the exhaust rear mount broken

handbrake travel is a bit high

perishing to the suspension arm bushes

surface corrosion to the inner sills and covers on outer sills

Pass 24 Nov 2020 171,187 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

corrosion to the exhaust and rear mount broken

corrosion to the inner sills

covers on sills

only one jet on n/s working

slight perishing to the rear suspension bushes

Fail 24 Nov 2020 171,187 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

corrosion to the exhaust and rear mount broken

corrosion to the inner sills

covers on sills

only one jet on n/s working

slight perishing to the rear suspension bushes

Pass 26 Nov 2019 166,539 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion to the exhaust

Fail 25 Nov 2019 166,539 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured broken (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion to the exhaust

Pass 15 Nov 2018 156,755 miles

Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Lower sill covers fitted .

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 148,172 miles

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

Oil leak sump pan very corroded. ()

Pass 26 Oct 2016 144,899 miles

Nearside Lower sill cover fitted .

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

Offside Lower sill cover fitted .

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge of tyre . (4.1.E.1)

engine ,sump oily ??

Fail 26 Oct 2016 144,899 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Lower sill cover fitted .

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

Offside Lower sill cover fitted .

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel loads of free play up !!! (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 133,035 miles

Nearside Lower sill cover fitted .

Offside Lower sill cover fitted .

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Pass 24 Nov 2014 116,334 miles

d/s and p/s lower sill covers fitted .

Fail 18 Nov 2014 116,083 miles

Nearside Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

d/s and p/s lower sill covers fitted .

Pass 3 Dec 2013 103,218 miles

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

d/s and p/s lower sill covers fitted.

Fail 3 Dec 2013 103,218 miles

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

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

d/s and p/s lower sill covers fitted.

Pass 6 Dec 2012 88,783 miles

d/s and p/s lower sill covers fitted.

Pass 15 Nov 2011 72,548 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

d/s and p/s lower sill covers fitted.

Fail 15 Nov 2011 72,548 miles

Centre Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Upper 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)

d/s and p/s lower sill covers fitted.

Fail 24 Nov 2010 57,515 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

d/s and p/s lower outer sill covers fitted.

vehicle slightly muddy under neath , but can see all needed.

Pass 24 Nov 2010 57,515 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

d/s and p/s lower outer sill covers fitted.

vehicle slightly muddy under neath , but can see all needed.

Pass 24 Nov 2009 39,504 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 26,616 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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WG55 WCJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 WG55 WCJ, 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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WG55 WCJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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