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YT55 FLG

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

88,509 mi
Last recorded88,509 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT55 FLG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 88,509 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 85,458 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

underbody corrosion

Fail 25 Nov 2024 85,423 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Corrosion to rear suspension support suggests further damage to the car may result if carrying out a decelerometer test. (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Track control arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Track control arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Metal fuel pipes to tank heavily corroded, unable to properly assess.

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch just outside top mount prescribed area excessively corroded

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 81,513 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 79,150 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 76,950 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 76,439 miles

Front headlight lens haze

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 74,164 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2018 69,859 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 69,338 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 69,160 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 69,160 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 68,195 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced bulbs (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear childseat fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2015 54,814 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 61,475 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 56,620 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2013 56,496 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 51,004 miles

osf tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 10 Feb 2012 51,004 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

osf tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 14 Feb 2011 44,329 miles

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

n/side rear brake disc starting to rust

Pass 26 Feb 2010 35,323 miles

hand brake travel high

Pass 27 Feb 2009 25,208 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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YT55 FLG is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YT55 FLG, 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 YT55 FLG registered?

YT55 FLG is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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