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WG55 ZLK

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

58,968 mi
Last recorded58,968 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2019 58,968 miles

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

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn heavily outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front floor pan corroded

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

corrosion to both inner sills

fuel filler pipes corrded

sill covers fitted

Fail 10 Dec 2019 58,917 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened spring mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn heavily outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front floor pan corroded

Offside Rear Lower Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened spring mount close to excessive (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

corrosion to both inner sills

fuel filler pipes corrded

sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2018 53,435 miles

Front crossmember corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

General corrosion on underside of vehicle

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

plastic sill cover fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2017 49,210 miles

Front crossmember corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipe ()

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Damage to tyre sidewall

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Plastic sill covers fitted

Rear coil spring mountings on shock absorbers corroding

Fail 21 Nov 2017 49,157 miles

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure ABS wiring (1.9.2a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front crossmember corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipe ()

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Damage to tyre sidewall

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Plastic sill covers fitted

Rear coil spring mountings on shock absorbers corroding

Pass 7 Dec 2016 45,960 miles

Front brake discs inner face corroded.

Fail 6 Dec 2016 45,960 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front brake discs inner face corroded.

Offside rear brake pad low.

Pass 14 Dec 2015 43,602 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2015 43,602 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 40,066 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 40,066 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 35,871 miles

adv exhaust corroded in places!

vehicle corroded in places underneath!

Fail 15 Jan 2014 35,869 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

adv exhaust corroded in places!

vehicle corroded in places underneath!

Pass 15 Jan 2013 31,805 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2013 31,805 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake discs corroded and pitted

exhaust system corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2012 26,477 miles

exhaust very corroded in places!

nearside rear tyre outer edge worn!

Pass 18 Jan 2011 22,574 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear brake discs corroded!

Pass 15 Jan 2010 18,954 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 18,954 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 15,995 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 ZLK 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 60%.

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

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