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YP55 USB

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

72,198 mi
Last recorded72,198 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2020 72,198 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 66,450 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 62,973 miles

Rear Rear underbody staring to corrode & n/s & o/s inner sill sections

Pass 26 Jul 2017 61,600 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Jul 2017 61,593 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 55,805 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 55,795 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 51,339 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 47,459 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 42,845 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 42,771 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 38,663 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 38,663 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 35,197 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

slight pitting rear discs

Pass 6 May 2010 28,707 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 22,344 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 13,745 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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YP55 USB is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 USB, 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 YP55 USB registered?

YP55 USB is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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The MOT history for YP55 USB shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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