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WM54 SZV

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2023
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

116,444 mi
Last recorded116,444 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2022 116,444 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 112,838 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 112,838 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 103,191 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 103,191 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 93,996 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 93,996 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 93,122 miles

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

underside rusty + sump

Fail 15 Nov 2018 93,122 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

underside rusty + sump

Pass 18 Nov 2017 89,790 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 89,778 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 82,268 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 82,268 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 81,046 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 81,046 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 81,046 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 69,641 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 69,571 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 59,228 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 48,741 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 38,908 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2011 38,611 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 27,730 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 19,193 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 16,850 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 15,726 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 SZV is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SZV, 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 SZV registered?

WM54 SZV is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 20 January 2005.

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