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YG55 ZVK

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

70,055 mi
Last recorded70,055 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 ZVK
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2020 70,055 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

car heavily underseal from front to back

Fail 15 Aug 2020 70,052 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

car heavily underseal from front to back

hand brake cables insecure,tangling

Pass 25 Sep 2019 68,132 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened radiator support bar holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2019 68,011 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front sub-frame both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected anti-roll bar hanger holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2018 63,788 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 63,778 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 60,457 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 56,591 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 52,447 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 48,555 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 48,545 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 44,267 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 39,329 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 39,329 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 34,144 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 34,144 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 29,320 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 24,400 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2009 24,400 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 18,076 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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YG55 ZVK is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 ZVK, 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 ZVK registered?

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

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