MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,687 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour both (4.2.3 (b) (i))
Front Position lamp incorrect colour both (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both split (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached marked with yellow chalk trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour both (4.2.3 (b) (i))
Front Position lamp incorrect colour both (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Supply pipe to rack (2.1.5 (a))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Supply pipe to rack (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Concentric washer missing from nearside rear lower arm bolt
Exhaust front mounting broken
Nearside front outer driveshaft gaiter leaking some grease through a pinhole
Nearside front tyre worn on both edges and nearing wear indicator bars
Offside rear tyre worn on inside edge
Rear brake discs a little corroded
Some scratching on windscreen
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Along seam on top of tail silencer (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Concentric washer missing from nearside rear lower arm bolt
Exhaust front mounting broken
Nearside front outer driveshaft gaiter leaking some grease through a pinhole
Nearside front tyre worn on both edges and nearing wear indicator bars
Offside rear tyre worn on inside edge
Rear brake discs a little corroded
Some scratching on windscreen
Oil leak ()
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
front exhaust bracket broken
sump pan corroded
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
front brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)
Oil leak ()
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
front exhaust bracket broken
sump pan corroded
Both rear trailing arms (front) bushes have soften and slight play
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Lower suspension arm (outer bush) (2.4.G.2)
Both rear trailing arms (front) bushes have soften and slight play
Front Both front tyres wearing on edges
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
both rear tyres wearing on inner edge
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
both rear tyres wearing on inner edge
Inner Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Inner Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Battery insecure
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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WR05 EPA is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 EPA, 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 EPA is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 12 May 2005.
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