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WG55 WZW

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,604 mi
Last recorded101,604 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2023 101,604 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

GENERAL CORROSION

Fail 10 Apr 2023 101,604 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

GENERAL CORROSION

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 98,326 miles

Front Lower radiator support corroded and holed outside prescribed areas

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear fog lamp broken

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Inner sills both sides rusty

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

rust various areas underside

Fail 27 Nov 2021 98,325 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire filler neck (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower radiator support corroded and holed outside prescribed areas

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear fog lamp broken

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Inner sills both sides rusty

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

rust various areas underside

Pass 23 Oct 2020 93,106 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Upper both sides top strut mountings rusty

Front radiator support corroded

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

slight rust some areas underside vehicle

Fail 22 Oct 2020 93,106 miles

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury fog light (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Upper both sides top strut mountings rusty

Front radiator support corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

slight rust some areas underside vehicle

Pass 26 Oct 2019 87,959 miles

Front Lower valance slight rust

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

rust various areas underside vehicle

Fail 19 Oct 2019 87,888 miles

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement crossmember (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radious (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radious arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

rust various areas underside vehicle

Pass 24 Oct 2018 80,116 miles

front and rear antiroll link rubber bushes perishing

n/s/f tyre scrubbed inner edge

park brake will soon need adjsutment

Pass 14 Oct 2017 66,964 miles

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 53,934 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 43,262 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 32,653 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 19,332 miles

both front tyres slightly perished

Pass 31 Oct 2012 6,326 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 6,326 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 5,833 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 5,276 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 4,769 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 4,032 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 WZW is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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