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WP54 YJA

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,867 mi
Last recorded103,867 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP54 YJA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2016 103,867 miles

oil leak

slight brake judder on n/s/f

slight play in front wheels

slight play on brake pedal

Fail 9 Jun 2016 103,867 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

oil leak

slight brake judder on n/s/f

slight play in front wheels

slight play on brake pedal

Pass 19 Jun 2015 99,677 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 99,677 miles

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

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

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

all brake pipes slighty corroded slight play in steering

Pass 13 Jun 2014 94,532 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 82,442 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 65,153 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 65,153 miles

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 59,587 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 50,653 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 50,653 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

underbody and brake pipes underseald

Pass 18 Jun 2009 45,259 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 42,494 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 35,593 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK

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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WP54 YJA is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WP54 YJA, 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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WP54 YJA is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 27 January 2005.

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