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WR05 WUP

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

65,043 mi
Last recorded65,043 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR05 WUP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2020 65,043 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rears.. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front X member and both inner sill panels rusty..

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush.. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes.. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 62,513 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear D bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on outer section,also on 3mm..Badly cracking also ,strongly recommend replace. (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear suspension coil springs rusty.

o/s/r,n/s/r tyres badly cracking ,strongly recommend replace.

rust present front Xmember/both inner sill panels.

vehicle alternator area ,making noise.

Pass 27 Jul 2018 59,564 miles

All four tyres cracking/perishing.

Both rear suspension coil springs rusty.

Nearside Front wiper blade slight smearing present.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper D bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rust present front X member and both rear inner sill panels.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 27 Jul 2018 59,564 miles

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

All four tyres cracking/perishing.

Both rear suspension coil springs rusty.

Nearside Front wiper blade slight smearing present.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper D bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rust present front X member and both rear inner sill panels.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 26 Jul 2017 56,894 miles

Offside Front tyre cracking/perishing inbetween inner most tread pattern.N/s/r tyre showing signs of perishing.

rust present front x member and both rear inner sill panels.

small tear at extreme ends of o/s/f wiper blade,however still clears windscreen.

Pass 22 Aug 2016 54,332 miles

child seat fitted o/s/r preventing full inspection of adult seat belt.

Pass 14 Aug 2015 50,266 miles

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

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 5 Aug 2014 47,056 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Aug 2013 42,036 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 22 Aug 2012 34,199 miles

Deep cut to side wall of N/S/F tyre

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

O/S/R tyre perished

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

Fail 18 Aug 2012 34,199 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Deep cut to side wall of N/S/F tyre

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

O/S/R tyre perished

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 28,205 miles

see advisory sheet 157699421206

Fail 17 Aug 2011 28,205 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

rear tyres age cracking

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

child seat fitted o/s/r

cut to side wall not down to the cords

Pass 23 Aug 2010 23,140 miles

front brake discs corroded

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 16 Jun 2009 21,155 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 16,641 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 WUP is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WUP, 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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What year was WR05 WUP registered?

WR05 WUP is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 20 June 2005.

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