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WM54 WUP

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

134,649 mi
Last recorded134,649 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM54 WUP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2019 134,649 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2019 134,649 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 129,472 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

rear exhaust to mid exhaust flange very thin

Fail 2 Mar 2018 129,472 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust to mid exhaust flange very thin

Pass 9 Jan 2017 116,686 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (7.1.2)

Oil filter leaking badly and sump leaking slightly

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 102,545 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 92,392 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 Jan 2015 92,392 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 82,243 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)

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Jan 2013 70,135 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2013 70,132 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 59,773 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres worn unevenly

front brake pads near wear limit

hand brake travel near limit

nearside front brake juddering near limit

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly

pitting and slight wear on front brake discs

rear brake pads on wear limit

slight corrosion on rear brake discs

slight judder on offside front brake

Fail 8 Mar 2012 59,773 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres worn unevenly

front brake pads near wear limit

hand brake travel near limit

nearside front brake juddering near limit

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly

pitting and slight wear on front brake discs

rear brake pads on wear limit

slight corrosion on rear brake discs

slight judder on offside front brake

Pass 29 Mar 2011 50,621 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 44,653 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 26,133 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 8,123 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 WUP is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WUP, 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 WUP registered?

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

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