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X805 EKV

2001 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,568 mi
Last recorded150,568 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2022
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer64,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX805 EKV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2022 150,568 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 145,505 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 145,497 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative but ABS functioning Cable broken (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Boot split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 137,338 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 137,338 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 133,325 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 133,325 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 128,475 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 121,194 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front-rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front-rear (3.6.B.2c)

vehicle internal headlamp adjuster reset to zero

Fail 20 Jun 2016 121,194 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front-rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front-rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

vehicle internal headlamp adjuster reset to zero

Fail 15 Jun 2015 115,355 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 115,355 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 110,981 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Jun 2014 110,981 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 106,509 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Drivers Wiper blade split

Exhaust rear Silencer support mount deteriorating

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

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

nearside rear Tyre outer wall scrubbed. 175/70t13

slight play in offside front Steering Track rod

Pass 26 Apr 2012 100,428 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 95,377 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 89,582 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Apr 2010 89,581 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2009 82,931 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 69,876 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 69,876 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 61,767 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 59,345 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
Full Mitsubishi Lancer reliability report

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X805 EKV is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 64,323 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 X805 EKV, 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 25 years old, this Mitsubishi Lancer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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X805 EKV is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 30 January 2001.

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