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WN05 ZXC

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

81,464 mi
Last recorded81,464 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Jan 2019 81,464 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction phone mount (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective cat support broken away /heat shields loose (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated hose fitted incorrectly on to brake caliper not leaking or rubbing but close to drive shaft boot (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel play in off side front drum stick (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front worn (3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust flexi pipe in poor condition

front brake application border line

rear brake imbalance on maximum limit of 30%

rear exhaust joint to rear box excessive corrosion

Pass 11 Jan 2018 77,086 miles

bonnet cable broke (previously repaired )

oil leak (sump ?)

Fail 11 Jan 2018 77,086 miles

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

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

bonnet cable broke (previously repaired )

oil leak (sump ?)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 73,005 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 68,911 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2016 68,833 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 60,743 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 59,512 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 53,816 miles

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

rear brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2013 53,816 miles

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

registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2012 49,203 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 43,825 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 43,720 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front disc's corroded

Pass 6 May 2010 37,068 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 37,068 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 27,932 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 22,264 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 ZXC is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black 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 WN05 ZXC, 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 WN05 ZXC registered?

WN05 ZXC is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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