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WL05 LNR

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

134,035 mi
Last recorded134,035 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL05 LNR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2022 134,035 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded All. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake has slight reserve travel.

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Slight surface rust underneath.

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Under-body covered in under-seal.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 124,512 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion to offside front floor to sill

front cross member corroded on nearside

Fail 6 Aug 2021 124,415 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn upper bush/joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion to offside front floor to sill

front cross member corroded on nearside

Pass 13 Aug 2020 113,634 miles

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion under vehicle various places

Fail 5 Aug 2020 113,591 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion under vehicle various places

Pass 31 Jul 2019 107,850 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 103,993 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 99,443 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 94,715 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 90,239 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 86,190 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 71,693 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 54,688 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 42,752 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 33,272 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres wearing thin on edges and slight cracking in tread pattern

washer bottle fluid slightly low

Fail 9 Aug 2010 33,272 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

offside and nearside rear tyres wearing thin on edges and slight cracking in tread pattern

washer bottle fluid slightly low

Pass 7 Aug 2009 22,796 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 14,358 miles

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)

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 LNR is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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