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YJ55 YLO

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

45,046 mi
Last recorded45,046 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ55 YLO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017 45,046 miles

Near side front brake pipe greased

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

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

Offside front brake pipe greased

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

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

Suspension components corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2016 42,299 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 38,308 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on the inner egde

Pass 15 May 2014 37,045 miles

slight corrosion to underbody

Fail 23 Aug 2013 35,130 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 35,130 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 32,046 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2012 32,046 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 28,223 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

heat cracks in front discs

n/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 30 Aug 2011 28,198 miles

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

Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

heat cracks in front discs

n/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 9 Aug 2010 23,566 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 19,554 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 18,267 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 18,267 miles

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

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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YJ55 YLO is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YJ55 YLO, 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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YJ55 YLO is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 30 October 2005.

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