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WR05 EOS

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

172,099 mi
Last recorded172,099 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR05 EOS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2021 172,099 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2021 172,092 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both front headlamps cloudy (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 166,451 miles

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler pipe/breather pipe ()

Pass 16 Jul 2019 161,718 miles

n/s/f anti roll bar link bushes starting to wear

Pass 19 Jul 2018 154,142 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Jul 2018 154,142 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Aug 2017 143,422 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 8 Aug 2017 143,422 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 129,307 miles

Offside WIPER BLADE SPLIT.

STEERING RACK ARM INNER JOINTS WORN.

Fail 4 Aug 2016 129,503 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid BOTH (8.2.3)

Offside WIPER BLADE SPLIT.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

STEERING RACK ARM INNER JOINTS WORN.

Pass 8 Jul 2015 113,638 miles

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

os ns front tyres wearing on outer edge

os ns plastic sill covers fitted

os rear tyre wearing on inner edge

serface corrosion to os ns rear chassis

slight play to os steering arm

Fail 8 Jul 2015 113,638 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

os ns front tyres wearing on outer edge

os ns plastic sill covers fitted

os rear tyre wearing on inner edge

serface corrosion to os ns rear chassis

slight play to os steering arm

Pass 30 Jul 2014 100,287 miles

Both front lower arms corroded

Near side rear tyre worn on inside edge

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 87,569 miles

os ns front tyres getting low

Fail 2 Sep 2013 87,347 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

os ns front tyres getting low

Pass 7 Sep 2012 71,881 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 71,881 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 54,022 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 54,020 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 36,349 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)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 16,147 miles

Both front tyres close to limit

Pass 12 Sep 2008 4,729 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 EOS is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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