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WV55 DZE

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,775 mi
Last recorded116,775 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV55 DZE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2020 116,775 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Sep 2020 116,775 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2019 111,132 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 110,601 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 109,462 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 109,462 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 108,290 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front cross member and under body corrosion

Fail 23 Aug 2016 108,287 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front cross member and under body corrosion

Pass 6 Aug 2015 95,478 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 95,478 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 74,585 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 55,364 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 40,853 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 40,853 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 31,158 miles

screw nearside rear tyre

Fail 8 Aug 2011 31,158 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

screw nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Aug 2010 25,698 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 20,328 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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WV55 DZE is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 WV55 DZE, 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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WV55 DZE is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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