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YR55 MWA

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

107,568 mi
Last recorded107,568 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 MWA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2018 107,568 miles

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroding

Offside Front headlight becoming opac

Nearside Front anti roll bar bushes perished

both rear anti roll bar bushes perished

power steering pump misted

sill covers fitted

Fail 22 Oct 2018 107,568 miles

Nearside Front anti roll bar bushes perished

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroding

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front headlight becoming opac

both rear anti roll bar bushes perished

power steering pump misted

sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2017 102,118 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake effort low

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front suspension top mount slight play

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre perished

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear brake pads low

both rear anti roll bar rubbers split

exhaust heavily corroded but not blowing

sill covers fitted

Fail 1 Nov 2017 102,118 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear handbrake effort low

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front suspension top mount slight play

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre perished

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear brake pads low

both rear anti roll bar rubbers split

exhaust heavily corroded but not blowing

sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2016 94,891 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 94,862 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 87,498 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust system carroded

rear traling arms slight seperation

Fail 5 Nov 2015 87,498 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust system carroded

rear traling arms slight seperation

Pass 3 Nov 2014 79,573 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system carroded

Pass 4 Nov 2013 70,500 miles

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

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

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

Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight cut ns front tyre wall

Pass 25 Oct 2012 61,189 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear discs worn

Fail 25 Oct 2012 61,179 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear discs worn

Pass 2 Nov 2011 52,053 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 43,251 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 33,404 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 24,227 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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YR55 MWA is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YR55 MWA, 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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YR55 MWA is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 16 November 2005.

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