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WV05 FCC

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

110,709 mi
Last recorded110,709 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV05 FCC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2019 110,709 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning lens also slightly damaged (4.5.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2019 110,709 miles

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning lens also slightly damaged (4.5.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2018 104,681 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 91,805 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 91,735 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported REAR BOX BRACKET (7.1.1)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 78,286 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 73,621 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 73,621 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 66,533 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 53,628 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 53,628 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 46,908 miles

both rear tyres going out of shape on inner edges

Pass 27 Jan 2012 41,114 miles

Sump rusty

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

Fail 27 Jan 2012 41,114 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Sump rusty

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 34,617 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 30,154 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 24,755 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 24,755 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 20,141 miles

strong advise front discs coroded on inner face

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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WV05 FCC is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WV05 FCC, 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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WV05 FCC is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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