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WP05 YKC

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

65,107 mi
Last recorded65,107 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP05 YKC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 65,107 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer, system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush worn/corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing very smooth on edges (strongly recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush worn/corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing very smooth on edges (strongly recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front tyres wearing smooth on edges

Fail 4 Aug 2026 64,868 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer, system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush worn/corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing very smooth on edges (strongly recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush worn/corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing very smooth on edges (strongly recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front tyres wearing smooth on edges

Pass 12 Aug 2025 56,189 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

o.s rear and n.s rear lower wishbone outer bushes have rust creep

rear number plate slightly faded

Fail 12 Aug 2025 56,189 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

o.s rear and n.s rear lower wishbone outer bushes have rust creep

rear number plate slightly faded

Pass 20 Aug 2024 46,895 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 35,227 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 25,966 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 19,874 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 16,069 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 12,280 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2019 12,280 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 12,199 miles

Rear brake application uneven. 35%

Pass 13 Nov 2017 147,423 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 147,423 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 11,862 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 11,592 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 10,587 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2014 10,587 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 May 2013 9,875 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 9,875 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 9,442 miles

airbag warning light on

Pass 24 May 2011 9,234 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 9,070 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 8,842 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 8,531 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 YKC is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 YKC, 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 YKC registered?

WP05 YKC is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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