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Y13 RBS

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,096 mi
Last recorded101,096 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY13 RBS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 101,096 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2023 99,764 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 99,557 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 97,314 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 95,072 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 91,448 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 86,681 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 83,103 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 83,091 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 78,004 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 73,196 miles

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)

slight leak of oil o/s/r diff seal

Fail 26 Aug 2014 73,187 miles

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

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

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

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

slight leak of oil o/s/r diff seal

Pass 27 Aug 2013 67,240 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2013 67,216 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 59,121 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

high intensity discharge headlamps self leveling/cleaning system not fitted.

suspect that the front and rear registration plate characters/figures are a smaller size/dimension than a standard plate.

Pass 23 Aug 2011 52,508 miles

off side front headlamp aim just within tolerance.

suspect that the front and rear registration plate charchters/figures shown are the incorrect dimensions ie height/width etc

Pass 16 Aug 2010 44,834 miles

failed emissions BET test

Pass 2 Sep 2009 35,779 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 28,911 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 28,911 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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Y13 RBS is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 Y13 RBS, 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 Y13 RBS registered?

Y13 RBS is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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