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2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

88,203 mi
Last recorded88,203 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS05 USD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 88,203 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear anti roll bar bush perished

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust system corroded

fuel filler /vent pipe corroded

Fail 20 May 2019 88,198 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear anti roll bar bush perished

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust system corroded

fuel filler /vent pipe corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2018 78,199 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 73,404 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 71,182 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 71,182 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 65,370 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 61,867 miles

195/60/15

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 58,210 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Jun 2013 58,210 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 55,237 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 55,237 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2011 50,832 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 50,832 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 48,166 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 48,166 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Fail 15 Jun 2009 43,715 miles

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 15 Jun 2009 43,715 miles

rear wiper blade split

Pass 17 Jun 2008 35,584 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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YS05 USD is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YS05 USD, 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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YS05 USD is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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