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YT55 YKJ

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

35,910 mi
Last recorded35,910 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2015 35,910 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rear mount deteriorated

Pass 5 Dec 2014 24,685 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 17,362 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 15,735 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 14,783 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 14,783 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar which is adjustable, loose in adjustment threads (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 12,873 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 11,780 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 11,708 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 10,769 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Sep 2008 10,768 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 YKJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YKJ, 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 YKJ registered?

YT55 YKJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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The MOT history for YT55 YKJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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