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WR55 EVB

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,474 mi
Last recorded164,474 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR55 EVB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2021 164,474 miles

Front crossmember corroded but not effecting structural integrity

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 159,304 miles

Corrosion under radiator.

Exhaust system corroded.

Front Both tyres wearing on edges and close to tread wear bars.

General corrosion under car.

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge.

Underside of bonnet corroded.

Pass 17 Sep 2019 153,248 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2019 153,248 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system corroded.

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 144,887 miles

Auxiliary / Ancillary drive belt squealing

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & nearly worn through to canvas inner edge - ok at time of test. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Oct 2018 144,887 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Auxiliary / Ancillary drive belt squealing

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & nearly worn through to canvas inner edge - ok at time of test. (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 13 Oct 2017 135,791 miles

Corrosion around radiator area!

Front exhaust pipe detached from main support bracket!

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil level below min!

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 13 Oct 2017 135,791 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Corrosion around radiator area!

Front exhaust pipe detached from main support bracket!

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil level below min!

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 129,013 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 123,895 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 119,615 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 119,615 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2013 107,602 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine oil low

l/h/r tyre tread slight perishing

Pass 15 Nov 2013 107,602 miles

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

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

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

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

engine oil low

l/h/r tyre tread slight perishing

Pass 31 Oct 2012 93,200 miles

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

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

off side rear brake draging slightly

Pass 14 Nov 2011 78,358 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 78,358 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leaking from corroded sump pan

Pass 11 Nov 2010 65,714 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres worn on edges

nearside rear brake binding

Pass 13 Nov 2009 48,979 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 29,286 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Nov 2008 29,286 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 EVB is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EVB, 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 WR55 EVB registered?

WR55 EVB is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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