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WX55 KBP

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

109,739 mi
Last recorded109,739 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX55 KBP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2020 109,739 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 101,634 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 109,739 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 100,485 miles

Offside Front steering rack arm slight play

Fail 5 Nov 2019 100,485 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front steering rack arm slight play

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 87,623 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 87,621 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 79,400 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2017 79,400 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 66,354 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 9 Nov 2016 66,354 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Oct 2015 54,351 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 49,956 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Oct 2014 49,956 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2013 44,207 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 44,207 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 39,457 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 34,353 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 34,353 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 29,858 miles

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

o/s/f brake ddisc corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2009 22,203 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 8,278 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 8,278 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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WX55 KBP is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 WX55 KBP, 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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WX55 KBP is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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