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WV05 FRX

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

123,640 mi
Last recorded123,640 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV05 FRX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2022 123,640 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front screen wash jet partially blocked but provides enough liquid to clear the screen

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracks between the outer edge of the tread and the sidewall, no cords showing at the time of testing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair binding and lagging very slightly in its operation (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracks between the outer edge of the tread and the sidewall, no cords showing at the time of testing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

front cross member is corroded

fuel filler neck and breather pipes are starting to corrode

Pass 5 Nov 2020 120,484 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on the inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing quite deep cracks between the outer sidewall and the edge of the tread not exposing any cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just above 1.6mm on the inner tread and worn smooth on the very outer edge of the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing quite deep cracks between the outer sidewall and the edge of the tread not exposing any cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 116,829 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking up outer tread

Offside Rear tyre cracking up outer tread

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 111,681 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 106,055 miles

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

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

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

Nearside slight play to inner steering joint at the steering rack

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 99,228 miles

Nearside slight play steering rack inner arm joint

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 91,650 miles

suspension & brake components have slight corrosion

Pass 12 Mar 2014 85,798 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 86,155 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar 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)

Fail 26 Feb 2013 86,155 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar 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)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 77,534 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Mar 2012 77,534 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 73,243 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2011 73,243 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 68,373 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 60,051 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 46,660 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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WV05 FRX is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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

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