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YC55 KCZ

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,965 mi
Last recorded85,965 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC55 KCZ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2019 85,965 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 70,710 miles

advise front and rear sections of exhaust starting to corrode.advise o/s rear tyre worn on outer edges.

advise o/s and n/s rear suspension arms front bushes starting to deteriorate.advise uinder body starting to corrode.

Fail 17 Dec 2018 70,710 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

advise front and rear sections of exhaust starting to corrode.advise o/s rear tyre worn on outer edges.

advise o/s and n/s rear suspension arms front bushes starting to deteriorate.advise uinder body starting to corrode.

Pass 23 Jan 2018 64,413 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland both (2.5.B.1b)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front flexi exhaust deteriorating and rear hanger corroded

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge and perishing

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 22 Jan 2018 64,412 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland both (2.5.B.1b)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front flexi exhaust deteriorating and rear hanger corroded

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge and perishing

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 56,705 miles

GEAR KNOB INSECURE

Fail 21 Sep 2016 56,702 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

GEAR KNOB INSECURE

Pass 28 Jul 2015 46,130 miles

gearknob insecure

Fail 27 Jul 2015 46,130 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

gearknob insecure

Pass 2 Jul 2014 38,620 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 25,199 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 19,065 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 19,065 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 18,179 miles

cracks on both rear tyre walls

front and rear discs worn

Fail 29 Mar 2011 18,179 miles

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

cracks on both rear tyre walls

front and rear discs worn

Pass 13 Apr 2010 16,973 miles

*small cracks on all tyres*

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 15,239 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 15,239 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Oct 2008 12,596 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 12,593 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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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YC55 KCZ is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YC55 KCZ, 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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YC55 KCZ is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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