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YE05 ZMU

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,691 mi
Last recorded90,691 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2016 90,691 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 84,920 miles

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 28 May 2015 84,920 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 80,697 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 76,635 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 76,631 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 May 2012 70,150 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 59,887 miles

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

Front/Rear discs in poor condition

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Fail 27 May 2011 59,884 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

Front/Rear discs in poor condition

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 28 May 2010 49,573 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 37,595 miles

o/s r tyre has slight cut in side wall

Pass 30 May 2008 28,198 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 ZMU is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YE05 ZMU, 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 YE05 ZMU registered?

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

Is YE05 ZMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE05 ZMU shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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