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WM54 WUR

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

126,315 mi
Last recorded126,315 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2018 126,315 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 126,306 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brake binding on (3.5.1k)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak leak from oil filter area ()

Pass 21 Feb 2017 117,725 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 117,725 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rubber bush missing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play steering rack end (2.2.B.1g)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2016 105,630 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 105,630 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement binding on (3.5.1k)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 94,997 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2015 94,797 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

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

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

oil leak from nearside diff oil seal

Pass 21 Jan 2014 83,748 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 83,748 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 75,015 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2013 75,015 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 63,404 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

n/s/f tyre is cut but not to cords

tracking set/adjust required

Pass 6 Dec 2010 52,767 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 51,077 miles

Wipers smeary.

Pass 26 Feb 2009 30,227 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 10,770 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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WM54 WUR 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 64.7%.

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

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