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WX05 EFH

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

109,923 mi
Last recorded109,923 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX05 EFH
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2019 109,923 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 109,921 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Ns headlamp is in poor condition

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 103,382 miles

Both headlamp glasses are in poor condition

Front and rear suspension components are very corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2018 102,929 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Both headlamp glasses are in poor condition

Front and rear suspension components are very corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2017 97,018 miles

Rear exhaust joint is very corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2016 94,513 miles

Rear exhaust joint is in poor condition

Pass 2 Jul 2015 90,770 miles

Both front tyres have worn to legal limit

Rear exhaust section is very corroded and has a temporary repair

Fail 2 Jul 2015 90,770 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

FRONT TYRES ON LEGAL LIMIT - Replace

LEAK FROM CENTRE & REAR EXHAUST

TRACKING REQUIRED WITH NEW TYRES

Pass 14 Jul 2014 88,660 miles

All tyre treads are cracking

Both front tyres are wearing on inner edges [235/45/17w]

Brake fluid level is low

Rear exhaust box and joint is leaking [very rusty]

Wipers are smeary

Fail 14 Jul 2014 88,658 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All tyre treads are cracking

Both front tyres are wearing on inner edges [235/45/17w]

Brake fluid level is low

Rear exhaust box and joint is leaking [very rusty]

Washer bottle is leaking

Wipers are smeary

Pass 4 Jul 2013 85,467 miles

Brake check required front discs are corroded and pads appear low

Os front tyre tread is cracking [235/45/17y]

Os rear tyre tread is cracking

Rear exhaust has small leak [repaired ] and is very corroded

Stone chip in screen

Fail 4 Jul 2013 85,467 miles

Brake check required front discs are corroded and pads appear low

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Os front tyre tread is cracking [235/45/17y]

Os rear tyre tread is cracking

Rear exhaust has small leak [repaired ] and is very corroded

Stone chip in screen

Pass 25 Jun 2012 75,660 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Jun 2012 75,660 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front wiper blade splitting

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Jul 2011 62,257 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 62,257 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 54,295 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 54,295 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 49,158 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 49,158 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 41,805 miles

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

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

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

offside front rim different from other three on road

spare tyre in boot bald tread

Fail 21 Jul 2008 41,786 miles

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

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

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

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 EFH is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 WX05 EFH, 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 EFH registered?

WX05 EFH is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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