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YP55 BPX

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,357 mi
Last recorded104,357 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP55 BPX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 104,357 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2017 104,357 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 84,798 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Sep 2016 84,798 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 82,813 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 79,039 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 73,028 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 69,876 miles

N/S & O/S Front Wipers Worn

Pass 23 May 2011 67,272 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 67,267 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 59,730 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 45,982 miles

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

handbrake approching reserve limit

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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YP55 BPX is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YP55 BPX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YP55 BPX registered?

YP55 BPX is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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