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WN05 HMO

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

110,282 mi
Last recorded110,282 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN05 HMO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2020 110,282 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 6 Jul 2020 110,260 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 89,701 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2019 89,699 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 79,469 miles

both front inner rack ends have some play

front reg plate mounting panel slightly insecure

Fail 7 Aug 2018 79,469 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both rear droplink rubbers split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle rear brake imbalance 40% o/s/r slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working o/s/r fog (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s/f (3.4 (b) (ii))

both front inner rack ends have some play

front reg plate mounting panel slightly insecure

o/s/r tyre under inflated

Pass 15 Aug 2017 72,403 miles

both front inner rack ends have slight play

Fail 15 Aug 2017 72,403 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint p/steering flexi pipe from pump to rack (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working o/s/r (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure n/s/f (8.2.2)

both front inner rack ends have slight play

Pass 11 Aug 2016 65,505 miles

offside rear and nearside front tyres have slight sidewall damage

Fail 11 Aug 2016 65,505 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

offside rear and nearside front tyres have slight sidewall damage

Pass 5 Aug 2015 59,448 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 53,320 miles

both rear & offside front tyres, worn edges

front brake pads

Pass 21 Aug 2013 47,338 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 40,915 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 35,004 miles

front and rear brake pads low

Pass 28 Aug 2010 28,039 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 19,088 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 19,088 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 7,758 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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WN05 HMO is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 HMO, 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 HMO is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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