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WP05 KWA

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

148,797 mi
Last recorded148,797 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP05 KWA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2021 148,797 miles

Fuel tank breather corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2020 143,849 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2020 143,830 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 127,281 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 126,907 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Trailing Arm Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside front fog lamp not working

Pass 28 Feb 2018 114,702 miles

Engine management light on

o/s wiper blade slight has a slight tear but still clears the screen

Fail 28 Feb 2018 114,702 miles

Engine management light on

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

o/s wiper blade slight has a slight tear but still clears the screen

Pass 8 Mar 2017 103,236 miles

Both steering rack ends have play

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

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

Small amount of play on both rear arb D bushies

n/s/r tyre low on inner edge Both front tyres low

Fail 3 Mar 2017 103,001 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s low (3.7.B.5b)

Both steering rack ends have play

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

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

Small amount of play on both rear arb D bushies

n/s/r tyre low on inner edge Both front tyres low

Pass 4 Mar 2016 90,554 miles

Front pads getting low and disc's lipped slightly

Play in n/s and o/s steering rack ends

Fail 4 Mar 2016 90,554 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front pads getting low and disc's lipped slightly

Play in n/s and o/s steering rack ends

Pass 6 Mar 2015 76,525 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres worn inner and outer edges

front exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 3 Mar 2015 76,175 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Oil leak

both front tyres worn inner and outer edges

front exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Feb 2014 62,182 miles

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

front exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Feb 2013 52,040 miles

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

offside front inner brake disc slightly pitted

sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 29 Feb 2012 41,423 miles

offside rear outer brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 16 Feb 2011 31,071 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 27,567 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 17,595 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 6,060 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 KWA 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 70%.

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 KWA, 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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WP05 KWA is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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