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WP05 BCF

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

60,174 mi
Last recorded60,174 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP05 BCF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2018 60,174 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 57,061 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 52,192 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 48,107 miles

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

nearside rear tyre cracking

Fail 7 Aug 2015 48,107 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 18 Aug 2014 45,049 miles

objects in windscreen

Fail 18 Aug 2014 45,049 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

objects in windscreen

wear/cracking and nail nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Aug 2013 40,230 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Aug 2013 40,230 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 35,356 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 29,720 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

handbrake travel on limit

Fail 24 Aug 2011 29,720 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

handbrake travel on limit

Pass 31 Aug 2010 24,453 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 18,587 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 18,587 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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r tyer cracing

o/s/r tyer cracing

Pass 3 Sep 2008 17,628 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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WP05 BCF is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WP05 BCF, 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 WP05 BCF registered?

WP05 BCF is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 15 July 2005.

Is WP05 BCF safe to buy?

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