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WU55 AXW

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

89,945 mi
Last recorded89,945 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2012
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU55 AXW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2012 89,945 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

exhaust corroded

offside rear fog light lens damaged

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

tailgate/rear door damaged

Fail 9 Nov 2012 89,699 miles

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine oil level low

exhaust corroded

offside rear fog light lens damaged

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

tailgate/rear door damaged

Pass 17 Nov 2011 79,403 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Wear to both front tyres on edges

Wear to offside rear tyre

Fail 4 Nov 2011 79,060 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Wear to both front tyres on edges

Pass 19 Nov 2010 68,431 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 68,244 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake pads starting to wear low

n/s/f tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Pass 10 Nov 2009 55,011 miles

front tyres cracking and 1.6mm just legal

wear n/s/r tyre

Fail 10 Nov 2009 55,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

front tyres cracking and 1.6mm just legal

wear n/s/r tyre

Pass 13 Nov 2008 44,438 miles

uneven wear n/s/r tyre

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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WU55 AXW is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 WU55 AXW, 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 WU55 AXW registered?

WU55 AXW is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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