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YC55 RFK

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

85,687 mi
Last recorded85,687 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2018 85,687 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 85,685 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front heat shield insecure

slight bind on rear brakes

Pass 11 Oct 2017 822,257 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Oct 2017 822,257 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 78,088 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 78,088 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Body has slight corrosion underbody (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 73,229 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 68,458 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 68,457 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 62,649 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 57,025 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 51,439 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 43,684 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 36,312 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 36,312 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 28,047 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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YC55 RFK is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RFK, 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 YC55 RFK registered?

YC55 RFK is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 18 October 2005.

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