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WR55 LSY

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

108,576 mi
Last recorded108,576 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 108,576 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60x15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2025 108,576 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60x15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 102,475 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 95,393 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 82,948 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion to the under-side of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2022 82,948 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion to the under-side of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 77,494 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 73,476 miles

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

Handbrake travel

Nearside & Offside Front tyres worn

Sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2019 66,368 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre worn & perished

Sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2018 59,034 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding

Offside rear tyre worn & perished

Sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2016 52,174 miles

both front brake discs worn

Pass 26 Oct 2015 49,120 miles

both front brake discs worn

Pass 27 Oct 2014 45,744 miles

both front brake discs worn

Pass 30 Oct 2013 43,366 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front brake discs worn

Pass 25 Oct 2012 39,905 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 37,601 miles

both front brake discs worn

oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2010 32,330 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 29,946 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 26,801 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 LSY is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 LSY, 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 LSY registered?

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

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