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YE55 VAD

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,340 mi
Last recorded114,340 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE55 VAD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2019 114,340 miles

Offside Front brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Rear tyre badly castellated

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

exhaust flexi deteriorated

front discs slightly corroded

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

front tyres on 3mm and slightly cracked

front wipers slightly smear

rear brakes corroded and low

trailing arm bushes have bonding failure not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 12 Dec 2018 108,343 miles

all discs heavily corroded

Offside Front brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Rear tyre slightly castellated

both trailing arm bushes have bonding failure not resulting in excessive movement

exhaust flexi deteriorated

front wipers slightly smearing

nsr and both front tyres on 3mm and slightly cracked

Fail 12 Dec 2018 108,343 miles

Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Rear tyre slightly castellated

all discs heavily corroded

both trailing arm bushes have bonding failure not resulting in excessive movement

exhaust flexi deteriorated

front wipers slightly smearing

nsr and both front tyres on 3mm and slightly cracked

Pass 30 Nov 2017 103,892 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 103,892 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 98,221 miles

Front X member corroded

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

cut in outer sidewall of nearside front tyre

Fail 5 Dec 2016 98,089 miles

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

Front X member corroded

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Sump very corroded

cut in outer sidewall of nearside front tyre

Pass 9 Dec 2015 93,046 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 88,758 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Dec 2014 88,758 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 78,571 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2013 78,571 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 59,332 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 50,602 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Dec 2011 50,602 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Dec 2010 45,949 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 38,866 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 33,080 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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YE55 VAD is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YE55 VAD, 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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YE55 VAD is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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