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WK55 VCP

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

113,465 mi
Last recorded113,465 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK55 VCP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2021 113,465 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front and rear heavily undersealed

oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2020 111,388 miles

Front Subframe undersealed

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

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

oil leak

Fail 4 Sep 2020 111,384 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split on the end (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Play in D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure Bracket broken away (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Connection into calliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine oil below minimum line

Front cross member corroded

Middle and rear exhaust rusty

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 106,449 miles

Front cross member corroded

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2019 106,449 miles

Front cross member corroded

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 100,897 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 100,893 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 92,230 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 30 Aug 2016 79,043 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre showing signs of perishing on shoulder

Side sill covers fitted obscuring components

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 30 Aug 2016 79,043 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre showing signs of perishing on shoulder

Side sill covers fitted obscuring components

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 20 Aug 2015 63,865 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 50,562 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 40,361 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 30,131 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Aug 2011 20,608 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 11,882 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 10,822 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 10,822 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 7,628 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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WK55 VCP is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WK55 VCP, 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 WK55 VCP registered?

WK55 VCP is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 13 September 2005.

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