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YF05 UKG

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

64,356 mi
Last recorded64,356 miles
Recorded on12 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF05 UKG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 May 2021 64,356 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front cross member/radiator support coroded

offside rear wheel arch coroded

rear valance coroded nearside & offside

various other suspension components coroded

Fail 11 May 2021 64,356 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front cross member/radiator support coroded

offside rear wheel arch coroded

rear valance coroded nearside & offside

various other suspension components coroded

Pass 19 Mar 2020 62,661 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner swept area (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear inner valence is corroded

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

underside of vehicle has slight corrosion in various places

various front and rear suspension components are slightly corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2020 62,644 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake excessively fluctuating both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner swept area (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear inner valence is corroded

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

underside of vehicle has slight corrosion in various places

various front and rear suspension components are slightly corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2019 60,040 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 60,040 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 44,407 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Mar 2018 44,407 miles

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 37,111 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

wipers detiorated

Pass 15 Mar 2016 35,439 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 35,423 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 33,388 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 30,346 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both rear tyres have cracks in treads

Pass 22 Mar 2013 26,977 miles

center exhaust system in poor condition

Fail 20 Mar 2013 26,977 miles

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

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

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

center exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 29 Mar 2012 23,989 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 23,988 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 21,172 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 18,252 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 18,248 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 14,963 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 11,700 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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YF05 UKG is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YF05 UKG, 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 YF05 UKG registered?

YF05 UKG is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 19 July 2005.

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