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YG55 OBJ

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

107,473 mi
Last recorded107,473 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 OBJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2022 107,473 miles

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

front crossmember /radiator support holed corroded but not considered to be within a perscribed area or dangerous at time of test

underside including steering suspension and braking components have corrosion

Fail 8 Jan 2022 107,296 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

front crossmember /radiator support holed corroded but not considered to be within a perscribed area or dangerous at time of test

underside including steering suspension and braking components have corrosion

Pass 8 Jan 2021 99,488 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 94,375 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 88,533 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 82,690 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 78,534 miles

Exhaust front bracket broken

Nearside rear brake disc corroded

Nearside rear brake disc slightly corroded

Nearside rear brake pads very low

Pass 14 Aug 2015 71,573 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 71,564 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 15 Aug 2014 63,190 miles

n/s/r tyre badly perished

o/s/f brake binding slightly

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

Fail 15 Aug 2014 63,188 miles

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

n/s/r tyre badly perished

o/s/f brake binding slightly

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 16 Aug 2013 55,756 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2012 49,201 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 43,109 miles

Nearside rear tyre perishing close to cords on outer edge

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 36,187 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 36,185 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 29,748 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 29,704 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 29,699 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge.

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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YG55 OBJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YG55 OBJ, 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 YG55 OBJ registered?

YG55 OBJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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