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YC05 CYV

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,851 mi
Last recorded105,851 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC05 CYV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2020 105,851 miles

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

sump corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2018 100,547 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 Jul 2018 100,546 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cut/split on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective clip broken/missing blade loose (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 16 Jun 2017 94,853 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Jun 2017 94,846 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Jun 2016 86,898 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 77,281 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 69,398 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2013 63,534 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 56,102 miles

excess handbrake travel

offside and nearside front wipers split

Fail 7 Mar 2012 56,102 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

excess handbrake travel

offside and nearside front wipers split

Pass 25 Mar 2011 48,165 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 41,919 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 36,708 miles

Could not check O/S/R seat belt fully due to child seat fittede - visual inspetion only

Pass 28 Mar 2008 25,659 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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YC05 CYV is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YC05 CYV, 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 YC05 CYV registered?

YC05 CYV is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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