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WP05 WRJ

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

92,774 mi
Last recorded92,774 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 16 Nov 2019 92,774 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2018 90,693 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 79,219 miles

Incorrect wheel nuts fitted to factory wheels, require replacement ASAP

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine light on

exhaust mikalor clamp heavily corroded

front exhaust rubbers perished

oil cooler hoses corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2016 66,748 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored, noisy when rotated

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine light on

lambda sensor fouling prop shaft under heavy load

Pass 3 Oct 2015 50,778 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 WRJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WRJ, 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 WRJ registered?

WP05 WRJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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