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WR55 EUC

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2025
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,004 mi
Last recorded88,004 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR55 EUC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2024 88,004 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Mar 2024 88,001 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlight lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlight lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps all (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 71,963 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front & both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Feb 2023 71,959 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front & both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Dec 2022 71,956 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn central arm to hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn central arm to hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 68,865 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2021 68,865 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2020 65,928 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2020 65,928 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 59,560 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2019 59,560 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 54,869 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 54,858 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 46,847 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

engine management light on

Fail 13 Feb 2017 46,847 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

engine management light on

Pass 16 Feb 2016 41,499 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 41,499 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 34,518 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 29,652 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 24,677 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 24,677 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 19,268 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 14,899 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 11,372 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 6,137 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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WR55 EUC is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WR55 EUC, 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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WR55 EUC is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 10 November 2005.

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