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WX55 KBU

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

33,453 mi
Last recorded33,453 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX55 KBU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2021 33,453 miles

Engine sump corroded but not leaking oil.

Exhaust system corroded but lot leaking.

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides upper & lower cracking. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear coil springs, lower suspension arms & trailing arms corroded but not seriously weakened.

Sill covers fitted.

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

Fail 16 Feb 2021 33,453 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Engine sump corroded but not leaking oil.

Exhaust system corroded but lot leaking.

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides upper & lower cracking. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear coil springs, lower suspension arms & trailing arms corroded but not seriously weakened.

Sill covers fitted.

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 33,440 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted not allowing access to some testable items

underside of vehicle quite badly corroded/including suspension components

Fail 11 Dec 2018 33,426 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure on silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted not allowing access to some testable items

underside of vehicle quite badly corroded/including suspension components

Pass 17 May 2017 33,365 miles

cut in n/s/f tyre sidewall

rear tyres cracking on tread

Fail 16 May 2017 33,354 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

cut in n/s/f tyre sidewall

rear tyres cracking on tread

Pass 26 Nov 2015 31,499 miles

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

o/s foglamp lense cracked

rear tyres cracking on sidewall

Pass 4 Dec 2014 26,819 miles

o/s/f and rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Fail 4 Dec 2014 26,808 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

o/s/f and rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 28 Nov 2013 24,264 miles

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

rear tyres cracking on sidewall

Pass 30 Nov 2012 23,001 miles

Fog light cracked

OSR light lense cracked

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

Rear tyre walls cracked

Fail 29 Nov 2012 23,001 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fog light cracked

OSR light lense cracked

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

Rear tyre walls cracked

Pass 1 Dec 2011 21,675 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 30 Nov 2011 21,675 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 18,692 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 14,092 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 8,925 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 7,276 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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 KBU is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,584cc 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 WX55 KBU, 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 KBU is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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