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WR05 WVF

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

113,297 mi
Last recorded113,297 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2016 113,297 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edge Change ASAP (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 2 Aug 2016 113,297 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edge Change ASAP (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2015 106,614 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Jun 2014 90,649 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 90,649 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 86,360 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 86,360 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 12 Jul 2012 74,420 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 53,069 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 36,588 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 28,169 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 28,169 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 19,893 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 WVF is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WVF, 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 WVF registered?

WR05 WVF is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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