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WR05 EOL

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

121,529 mi
Last recorded121,529 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR05 EOL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2016 121,529 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 121,529 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 114,857 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front foglight not working

Fail 21 Mar 2015 114,852 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front foglight not working

Pass 16 Mar 2014 104,028 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 85,060 miles

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

o/s/rear tyre worn inner edge

Fail 26 Jun 2012 85,046 miles

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

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

o/s/rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 11 May 2011 74,080 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 May 2010 63,492 miles

cut to o/s/front tyre but not to cords

Pass 6 May 2009 50,723 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Apr 2008 37,433 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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WR05 EOL is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WR05 EOL, 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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WR05 EOL is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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