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WL05 LNO

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

185,344 mi
Last recorded185,344 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL05 LNO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2017 185,344 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 173,077 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on the inner edge

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on the outer edge

Offside Front Tyre wearing on the outer edge

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Oct 2016 172,744 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on the inner edge

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on the outer edge

Offside Front Tyre wearing on the outer edge

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 163,126 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust mount broken system still secure

Pass 22 Oct 2014 155,164 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front exhaust mount insecure system adequately supported

o/s and n/s rear tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 25 Oct 2013 146,217 miles

brake fluid level low

cuts in o/s/f tyre tread

n/s/r tyre wearing on edges and perished

Pass 18 Oct 2012 133,104 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 117,804 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2010 105,470 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2010 105,259 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 79,165 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 56,065 miles

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

front tyres starting to wear on inner and outer edge

Fail 20 Oct 2008 56,065 miles

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

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

front tyres starting to wear on inner and outer edge

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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WL05 LNO is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WL05 LNO, 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 WL05 LNO registered?

WL05 LNO is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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