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WJ05 OEF

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

127,465 mi
Last recorded127,465 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 OEF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2017 127,465 miles

front lower radiator cross member corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2017 127,464 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/r tyre is on the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front lower radiator cross member corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2016 121,755 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 10 Mar 2016 121,731 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint from pump (2.3.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 116,346 miles

both front tyres getting low

Fail 12 Mar 2015 116,339 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres getting low

Pass 24 Jan 2014 110,181 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2013 96,448 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Jan 2013 96,448 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 Jan 2012 82,743 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 69,205 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 56,222 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 42,490 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 28,813 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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WJ05 OEF is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OEF, 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 OEF registered?

WJ05 OEF is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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