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YS05 WMU

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

132,850 mi
Last recorded132,850 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2013
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS05 WMU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2013 132,850 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 114,846 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 96,026 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 78,425 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 63,402 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 45,661 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 45,661 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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YS05 WMU is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YS05 WMU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YS05 WMU registered?

YS05 WMU is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 July 2005.

Is YS05 WMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS05 WMU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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