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WR55 LFA

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

72,270 mi
Last recorded72,270 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR55 LFA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017 72,270 miles

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

windscreen has damage but not in swept area or in drivers view of road

Pass 19 Jul 2016 69,015 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

body has slight corrosion

both front wipers are split but are clearing the screen.

exhaust is corroded

front exhaust flexi is damaged

o/s/r tyre is slightlys out of shape and has a nail in it

windscreen damaged

Fail 14 Jul 2016 69,015 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush anti roll bar D bushes both sides. (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

body has slight corrosion

both front wipers are split but are clearing the screen.

exhaust is corroded

front exhaust flexi is damaged

o/s/r tyre is slightlys out of shape and has a nail in it

windscreen damaged

Pass 15 Jul 2015 61,568 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded.

front exhaust worn.

Fail 9 Jul 2015 61,556 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded.

front exhaust worn.

Pass 30 Jun 2014 55,114 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 47,698 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 40,527 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 40,527 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 39,670 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 34,209 miles

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 4 Dec 2009 26,233 miles

minor cuts on both rear tyres

Pass 5 Dec 2008 17,446 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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 LFA is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WR55 LFA, 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 LFA registered?

WR55 LFA is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 12 December 2005.

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