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WR05 LFK

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

193,040 mi
Last recorded193,040 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR05 LFK
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2019 193,040 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 15 Jan 2019 193,040 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Jan 2018 166,402 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 166,401 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine oil leak from oil sump

Pass 25 Jan 2017 140,419 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear discs corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2016 115,693 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 115,691 miles

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

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 95,427 miles

near side front tyre worn on outer edge

off side front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 3 Feb 2014 72,425 miles

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

chip in screen zone b

n/s/r brake binding,pads getting low and disc looks like it has got hot

o/s/r tyre 2m inner tread, worn on edge and punctured, nail in centre tread

Pass 7 Feb 2013 54,524 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jan 2013 54,459 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 42,686 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 40,349 miles

Front brake disc's inner surfaces are corroded/pitted and front brake pads about 70% worn.

Pass 11 Sep 2010 28,422 miles

Front brake disc's are pitted/corroded.

Rear brake disc's are pitted/corroded.

Pass 27 Aug 2009 15,426 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 7,421 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 LFK is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LFK, 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 LFK is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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