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YF55 CVE

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

88,724 mi
Last recorded88,724 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF55 CVE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2021 88,724 miles

n/s/f/ mirror damaged-all tyres worn low-rear exhaust mounting deteriated-front brake pads wearing low-rear coil springs corroded-

Fail 11 Jan 2021 88,720 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 82,338 miles

exhaust system corroded-all coil springs corroded-x2 inner sills corroded-rear and front links slight play-nearside mirror damaged-exhaust flexi deteriorated-x2 rear suspension arms perished-

Fail 15 Jul 2019 82,338 miles

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play n/s/f/ (2.1.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded-all coil springs corroded-x2 inner sills corroded-rear and front links slight play-nearside mirror damaged-exhaust flexi deteriorated-x2 rear suspension arms perished-

Pass 12 Jul 2018 78,201 miles

Offside wing mirror had been glued on but is secure and on a different angle but the view to the rear is ok

Fail 11 Jul 2018 78,201 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside wing mirror had been glued on but is secure and on a different angle but the view to the rear is ok

Pass 14 Jun 2017 73,372 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 73,372 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective centre missing (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2016 70,787 miles

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Apr 2016 70,786 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view cracked (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition exhaust box (7.1.4)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust (7.1.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 58,855 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 43,504 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2013 43,037 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 27,057 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 11,862 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 10,311 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 8,290 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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YF55 CVE is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YF55 CVE, 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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YF55 CVE is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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