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YT55 FNG

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

33,234 mi
Last recorded33,234 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT55 FNG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2015 33,234 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 32,213 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust flexi pipe corroded and starting to split

n/s rear brake caliper seized

vehicle has heavy surface corrosion to all suspension components

Fail 10 Sep 2014 32,213 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

exhaust flexi pipe corroded and starting to split

n/s rear brake caliper seized

vehicle has heavy surface corrosion to all suspension components

Pass 18 Sep 2013 31,570 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 31,570 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 31,066 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 31,066 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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)

front wipers split but clearing screen ok

Pass 20 Sep 2011 27,532 miles

both rear tyre feathered on outer

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre feathered in outer edge

offside rear fog light lens cracked

Pass 10 Sep 2010 24,191 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 21,499 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 21,493 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 18,972 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 FNG is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YT55 FNG, 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 FNG registered?

YT55 FNG is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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