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YR55 TWJ

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

80,017 mi
Last recorded80,017 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 TWJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2016 80,017 miles

Creak from rear suspension noticed when driving vehicle

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

Nearside rear tyre worn out of shape & worn side wall

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear brake pads getting low

Fail 16 Aug 2016 80,017 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre worn out of shape & worn side wall

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 13 Aug 2015 72,133 miles

nearside & offside rear lower arms outer bushes are worn / making noise

rear brake discs are corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2015 72,133 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside & offside rear lower arms outer bushes are worn / making noise

rear brake discs are corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2014 66,105 miles

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

offside front tyre is worn on the inner edge / cracking

Fail 21 Aug 2014 66,105 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

offside front tyre is worn on the inner edge / cracking

Pass 9 Aug 2013 61,431 miles

nearside front tyre is worn on the outer edge

nearside rear tyre is worn on the outer edge

Fail 9 Aug 2013 61,431 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front tyre is worn on the outer edge

nearside rear tyre is worn on the outer edge

Pass 16 Aug 2012 54,716 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 47,392 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 41,654 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 31,860 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 23,523 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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YR55 TWJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 TWJ, 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 TWJ registered?

YR55 TWJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 October 2005.

Is YR55 TWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR55 TWJ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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