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WV05 GME

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

121,063 mi
Last recorded121,063 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 121,063 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 121,063 miles

Exhaust system insecure MID TO REAR JOINT. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jun 2018 107,971 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2018 107,971 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 102,100 miles

both rear brake discs corroded

exhaust system corroded

general corrosion on under side of vehicle

slight play in nsr antiroll bar clamp bush

Fail 27 Nov 2017 102,100 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear brake discs corroded

exhaust system corroded

general corrosion on under side of vehicle

slight play in nsr antiroll bar clamp bush

Pass 19 Jan 2017 95,967 miles

rear brake disc corroded

surface corrision on under body

Pass 1 Feb 2016 87,960 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 78,576 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 78,570 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 69,886 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 60,668 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 49,984 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 40,201 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 29,298 miles

Front brake discs pitted on edges

Pass 3 Feb 2009 21,455 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 12,155 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 GME is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WV05 GME, 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 WV05 GME registered?

WV05 GME is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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