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WN05 GFG

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

169,516 mi
Last recorded169,516 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN05 GFG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2023 169,516 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both outer sill covers obscuring some views

n/s/r fuel pipe slight corrosion

o/s/f steering rack arm slight play

Fail 22 Aug 2023 169,347 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

both outer sill covers obscuring views

n/s/r tyre slight wear on inner edge

o/s/f steering rack arm slight play

Pass 1 Sep 2022 153,648 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe X2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2022 153,071 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe X2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 135,475 miles

Hand brake travel high

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 119,439 miles

Handbrake travle high

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2020 119,439 miles

Handbrake travle high

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 92,112 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Underside showing signs of corrosion

Fail 16 Aug 2019 92,112 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Underside showing signs of corrosion

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 64,870 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 49,805 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 49,804 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 48,427 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 46,389 miles

both rear tyres slightly deteriorating & wearing unevenly on inner edges

handbrake lever in slack

misting of fluid around clutch slave cylinder

rear exhaust joint corroding

slight play in offside front inner steering rack joint

Pass 8 Nov 2013 43,949 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

slight play in o/s/f track rod end

Fail 21 Oct 2013 43,949 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 2 Oct 2012 41,205 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 37,362 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 34,297 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front and rear brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 25 Oct 2010 34,297 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front and rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 27 Mar 2010 31,601 miles

offside rear tyre badly worn on inner edge.

Pass 4 Apr 2009 25,579 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 18,679 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside 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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WN05 GFG is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 WN05 GFG, 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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WN05 GFG is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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