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WN55 KWC

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,293 mi
Last recorded104,293 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN55 KWC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2024 104,293 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2024 104,293 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 96,982 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2022 96,980 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2022 96,974 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides just in limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bioth sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

hand brake in high travel

Pass 3 Aug 2021 91,052 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 88,271 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Brake pads and disc showing signs of over heating (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 88,271 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Brake pads and disc showing signs of over heating (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 85,442 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 81,617 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 6 Aug 2018 81,617 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective Will not extend (7.1.2 (e))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 24 Jul 2017 77,157 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Jul 2017 77,157 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 72,699 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear 'd' bushes worn slightly (2.4.G.2)

Centre Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front brake hose slightly twisted

Offside Rear tyre getting low on inner section of tread

Pass 31 Jul 2015 66,661 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 1 Aug 2014 61,428 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 Jul 2013 55,635 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 15 May 2012 49,645 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 15 May 2012 49,645 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 18 May 2011 44,392 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 18 May 2011 44,392 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Apr 2010 38,063 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 33,044 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 31,021 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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WN55 KWC is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WN55 KWC, 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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WN55 KWC is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 5 October 2005.

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