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YU55 ZPX

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,698 mi
Last recorded141,698 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU55 ZPX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 141,698 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2024 136,180 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2024 136,151 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 130,296 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 118,554 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 118,554 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 107,331 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2021 107,285 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 104,831 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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YU55 ZPX is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 YU55 ZPX, 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 YU55 ZPX registered?

YU55 ZPX is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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The MOT history for YU55 ZPX shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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