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WM54 JYW

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

112,096 mi
Last recorded112,096 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM54 JYW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2020 112,096 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test media holder/satnav in drivers field of vision (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs worn and lipped leaving minimal clearance between disc lip and pad back plate (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads worn to aprx 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre bald on edges and has cuts in shoulder area 195/60R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lamp lens broken (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

cover sills and under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

Pass 5 Nov 2019 107,452 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

corrosion engine oil sump, slight leak

front brake discs and pads wearing thin

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 9 Nov 2018 100,607 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front brake pads wearing thin

slight uneven service brake application between rears

Pass 10 Nov 2017 93,909 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front brake discs and pads worn

Fail 10 Nov 2017 93,909 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front brake discs and pads worn

Pass 4 Nov 2016 86,909 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Fail 2 Nov 2016 86,846 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 79,801 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 79,801 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 72,698 miles

both front outer roll bar link bushes spliting

outer rear roll bar links spliting

rear fog lamp damaged / cracked

rear inner roll bar bushes worn

Fail 10 Nov 2014 72,698 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front outer roll bar link bushes spliting

outer rear roll bar links spliting

rear fog lamp damaged / cracked

rear inner roll bar bushes worn

Pass 11 Nov 2013 64,115 miles

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

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

ns front wiper smearing very well

rear fog lamp lens cracked

Pass 14 Nov 2012 57,157 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 49,514 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 42,928 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 11 Nov 2010 42,915 miles

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 35,781 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 29,138 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 19,262 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 19,262 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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WM54 JYW is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WM54 JYW, 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 WM54 JYW registered?

WM54 JYW is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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