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WJ05 ABK

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,688 mi
Last recorded90,688 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 ABK
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2016 90,688 miles

Front Tyres very close legal limit

Fail 29 Jun 2016 90,688 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Tyres very close legal limit

Pass 27 May 2015 89,306 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust front pipe detoriating

fuel filler pipe corroded

Fail 27 May 2015 89,306 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust front pipe detoriating

fuel filler pipe corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2014 78,956 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 78,789 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2013 70,027 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s & n/s rear inner tyres worn on edge

Pass 8 Jun 2012 60,194 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2012 60,193 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 60,019 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 53,813 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 47,022 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 47,022 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 40,028 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 29,734 miles

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

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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WJ05 ABK is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 WJ05 ABK, 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 WJ05 ABK registered?

WJ05 ABK is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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