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YS55 GXC

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

212,917 mi
Last recorded212,917 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS55 GXC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2024 212,917 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 203,240 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 189,442 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 176,722 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 168,015 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 157,794 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Dec 2019 157,783 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Dec 2018 145,143 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 132,820 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 120,287 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2015 108,405 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 96,989 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2013 86,260 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2012 75,790 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 55,365 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 31,659 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 19,247 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 14,250 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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YS55 GXC is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 YS55 GXC, 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 YS55 GXC registered?

YS55 GXC is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 28 December 2005.

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The MOT history for YS55 GXC shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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