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YC05 LWR

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

137,007 mi
Last recorded137,007 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC05 LWR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2016 137,007 miles

Nearside Rear brake pipe slight corrosion forming

Nearside Rear trailing arm bush starting to split

Offside Rear brake pipe slight corrosion forming

Offside Rear trailing arm bush starting to split

Rear exhaust braket broken but not resulting in excessive movemeant

Fail 18 Apr 2016 137,007 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake pipe slight corrosion forming

Nearside Rear trailing arm bush starting to split

Offside Rear brake pipe slight corrosion forming

Offside Rear trailing arm bush starting to split

Rear exhaust braket broken but not resulting in excessive movemeant

Pass 14 Apr 2015 129,437 miles

front wiper blades are smearing screen

nearside rear brake pipe is corroding

rear discs and pads are very low

rear silenser hangers are corroding off

Pass 17 Apr 2014 119,176 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2014 119,176 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 110,996 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 102,081 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 102,054 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 88,642 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 88,642 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s door mirror cracked

Pass 31 Mar 2010 73,953 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 57,402 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 40,646 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 LWR is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YC05 LWR, 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 LWR registered?

YC05 LWR is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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The MOT history for YC05 LWR shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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