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YA05 CDK

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

50,695 mi
Last recorded50,695 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA05 CDK
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2023 50,695 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 48,769 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Jan 2022 48,769 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 46,921 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 46,921 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 45,848 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Jul 2019 45,848 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 45,260 miles

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

underbody slight corrosion

Pass 28 Jul 2017 44,503 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 42,593 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 41,061 miles

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

Offside rear brakeslightly binding

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 39,694 miles

offside rear brake tight

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jul 2013 37,026 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Jul 2013 37,026 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Jul 2012 34,676 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Oil leak

front crossmember corroding

Pass 27 Jul 2012 34,676 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

front crossmember corroding

Pass 26 Jul 2011 31,017 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)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front crossmember corroding

Fail 23 Jul 2011 31,016 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front crossmember corroding

Pass 31 Jul 2010 26,046 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside rear tyre has a small cut to the tread surface area but NOT deep enough to reach the ply or cords.

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2009 19,552 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 16,163 miles

high tavel on handbrake lever

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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YA05 CDK is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YA05 CDK, 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 YA05 CDK registered?

YA05 CDK is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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