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YR05 VTO

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,984 mi
Last recorded82,984 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR05 VTO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2020 82,984 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 82,973 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 75,667 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 75,667 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2017 68,532 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 68,412 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 63,695 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 59,034 miles

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

n/s mirror damaged

Pass 29 Mar 2014 54,938 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Mar 2014 54,789 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 48,903 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 19 Mar 2012 43,334 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 37,401 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 31,481 miles

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

nearside mirror cracked

Pass 20 Mar 2009 26,012 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 20,880 miles

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

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

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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YR05 VTO is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 YR05 VTO, 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 YR05 VTO registered?

YR05 VTO is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 25 March 2005.

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