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YE05 ZLZ

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

138,265 mi
Last recorded138,265 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE05 ZLZ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2022 138,265 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2022 138,265 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2022 123,842 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 113,242 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 105,569 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage From rack side (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 97,980 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 89,230 miles

various underbody and suspension components corroded but not excessively

Pass 24 Jun 2016 81,949 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 72,684 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 62,852 miles

nearside inner rear brake pad appear to be worn

rear exhaust joint slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 May 2013 61,151 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 61,150 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2012 59,218 miles

horn tone poor

Both rear trailing arm bushes starting to seperate

aux belt noisy

Pass 3 May 2011 54,921 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 54,920 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2010 49,208 miles

Brake pedal rubber slightly worn bottom corner

Pass 18 May 2009 41,742 miles

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

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

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

rear main suspension bushes starting to split

Fail 18 May 2009 41,742 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

rear main suspension bushes starting to split

Pass 19 May 2008 32,147 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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YE05 ZLZ is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YE05 ZLZ, 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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YE05 ZLZ is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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