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WX05 DFG

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

28,912 mi
Last recorded28,912 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX05 DFG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2019 28,912 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 26,789 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 26,430 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 24,177 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2012

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 23,629 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 23,381 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 22,144 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2009 22,136 miles

All position lamps not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.A.2a)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2008 21,252 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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WX05 DFG is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WX05 DFG, 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 WX05 DFG registered?

WX05 DFG is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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