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WP05 SPX

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

112,162 mi
Last recorded112,162 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP05 SPX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2020 112,162 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 110,655 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Adjuster not responding (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Anti roll bar linkage bush perished and splitting but not resulting in excessive movement

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Only just acceptable (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 99,348 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has become slightly out of shape/feathering inner section of the tread

Parking brake lever slightly loose

Fail 6 Nov 2019 98,983 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output on both headlamp (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has become slightly out of shape/feathering inner section of the tread

Parking brake lever slightly loose

Pass 6 Nov 2018 84,028 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Nov 2018 84,026 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 80,365 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 73,555 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 68,030 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 62,451 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 62,425 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 58,465 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 55,026 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 50,572 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

slight noise from nearside rear lower suspension arm outer joint

Pass 4 Nov 2010 46,767 miles

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)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 40,451 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 34,144 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 SPX 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 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SPX, 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 SPX registered?

WP05 SPX is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 6 July 2005.

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