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Y893 AJF

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Yellow Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

67,670 mi
Last recorded67,670 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY893 AJF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 67,670 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 66,453 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 64,681 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 64,025 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 63,512 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 62,551 miles

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 61,279 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2017 61,279 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2016 59,718 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2016 59,718 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 58,338 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 56,571 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 55,387 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 54,831 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 53,413 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 43,726 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 35,282 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 35,282 miles

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

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)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 30,792 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 29,476 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 24,604 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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Y893 AJF is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Yellow with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 Y893 AJF, 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 Y893 AJF registered?

Y893 AJF is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 25 April 2005.

Is Y893 AJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y893 AJF shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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