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WN55 ZYS

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

67,905 mi
Last recorded67,905 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN55 ZYS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2021 67,905 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2021 67,895 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Feb 2020 66,520 miles

Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken on front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

floor corroded at n/s/f & o/s/f

Fail 7 Feb 2020 66,510 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken on front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

floor corroded at n/s/f & o/s/f

Pass 8 Feb 2019 60,289 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2019 60,279 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 57,985 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 55,855 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 511,143 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 50,457 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 50,457 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Dec 2013 48,742 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 48,742 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2012 46,280 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 37,008 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 37,000 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

all brake discs corroded

Fail 6 May 2010 26,796 miles

Both rear tyres worn down and losing shape

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 May 2010 26,796 miles

Both rear tyres worn down and losing shape

Fail 27 Apr 2009 14,934 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all four tyres vracking slightly

Pass 27 Apr 2009 14,934 miles

all four tyres vracking slightly

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 ZYS is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ZYS, 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 WN55 ZYS registered?

WN55 ZYS is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 4 November 2005.

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