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WV05 TZU

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,234 mi
Last recorded148,234 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV05 TZU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 148,234 miles

both headlight patterns dull

o/s/r + n/s/r top suspension joints worn

rear half moon mounts worn

rear link bars worn

Fail 30 May 2017 148,234 miles

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

both headlight patterns dull

o/s/r + n/s/r top suspension joints worn

rear half moon mounts worn

rear link bars worn

Pass 24 May 2016 135,403 miles

rear brake pads soon

Pass 20 May 2015 120,931 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 108,074 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 108,074 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 97,503 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2013 97,502 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 82,960 miles

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

front brake discs rusty

Fail 29 Mar 2012 82,925 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

front brake discs rusty

Pass 31 Mar 2011 66,699 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 66,699 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2010 52,803 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 38,552 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 26,287 miles

rear tyres worn unevenly

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 TZU is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TZU, 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 TZU registered?

WV05 TZU is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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