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WJ05 SEY

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

108,057 mi
Last recorded108,057 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 SEY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Nov 2023 108,057 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front of inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front of inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached bottom of shock absorber broken/corroded where coil spring attaches/sits (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front both front tyres starting to wear on outside of tread

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2022 104,784 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 102,292 miles

Front body cross member below radiator slightly corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2020 93,284 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 90,118 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 18 Dec 2019 90,116 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Dec 2018 87,677 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2018 87,677 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

handbrake performance low offside but still met efficiency

Pass 17 Nov 2017 81,195 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 74,135 miles

front crossmember corroding

n/s & o/s/f tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 15 Nov 2016 74,135 miles

front crossmember corroding

n/s & o/s/f tyres wearing inner edges

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 65,968 miles

front crossmember corroding

Fail 17 Nov 2015 65,968 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

front crossmember corroding

Pass 20 Nov 2014 58,449 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 50,655 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 43,987 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 37,322 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 30,244 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 23,705 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 23,705 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 18,050 miles

all tyres getting low

Pass 29 Feb 2008 15,736 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 SEY is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SEY, 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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WJ05 SEY is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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