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YB05 OCU

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

129,702 mi
Last recorded129,702 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB05 OCU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2020 129,702 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 120,841 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2019 120,841 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 109,926 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s rear above fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 4 Jan 2018 109,926 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s rear above fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 100,892 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 93,577 miles

exhaust mounting broken but still secure

Pass 13 Jan 2015 86,321 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 78,114 miles

sump pan leaking

Fail 16 Jan 2014 78,114 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

sump pan leaking

Fail 15 Jan 2013 68,442 miles

Offside Front Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 68,442 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 58,247 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 49,639 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 49,639 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 42,516 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 32,889 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 21,918 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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YB05 OCU is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YB05 OCU, 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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YB05 OCU is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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