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YA05 KXC

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,516 mi
Last recorded153,516 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2022 153,516 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2022 153,514 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 137,208 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2020 137,208 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 124,529 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 111,635 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Sep 2018 111,635 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 98,346 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 87,230 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2016 87,230 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 72,928 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 62,578 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 55,731 miles

both front tyres are perishing

both rear coil springs are corroding

Fail 27 Aug 2013 55,731 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres are perishing

both rear coil springs are corroding

nearside rear tyre is perishing and has a screw in it

Pass 24 Aug 2012 49,384 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

rear brake pads are getting low

Fail 24 Aug 2012 49,384 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

offside rear tyre has a screw in it

rear brake pads are getting low

Pass 25 Aug 2011 43,567 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 43,543 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2010 36,368 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 29,684 miles

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

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

front brake pads 3000 miles wear

Pass 23 Jul 2008 22,987 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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YA05 KXC 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 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 YA05 KXC, 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 KXC registered?

YA05 KXC is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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