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YR55 SMV

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

35,231 mi
Last recorded35,231 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 SMV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2024 35,231 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing front & rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust system corroded front to rear

underfloor chassis & sills corroded

underfloor suspension components, subframes corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2020 35,028 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 34,618 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 34,128 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 33,696 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 33,104 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 32,299 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 32,299 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 31,580 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 30,576 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 29,492 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 28,063 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 25,903 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 23,220 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2009 23,216 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 18,680 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre.

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 SMV is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YR55 SMV, 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 YR55 SMV registered?

YR55 SMV is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 26 September 2005.

Is YR55 SMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR55 SMV shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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