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YX05 UMU

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

107,653 mi
Last recorded107,653 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX05 UMU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2020 107,653 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2020 107,581 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 102,074 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2019 102,074 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength At Trailing Arm Front Mounting Point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Inner Steering Arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 94,861 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe at near side rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Radiator X member slightly corroded

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play Inner rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension strut top noisy

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2018 94,861 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe at off side rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe at near side rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Radiator X member slightly corroded

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play Inner rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension strut top noisy

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 87,205 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 87,202 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D-Bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 79,466 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both rear D bushs (2.4.G.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bush at the hub (2.4.G.2)

oil sump badly corroded

side skirts fitted limiting inspection of outer sills

Fail 24 Nov 2016 79,466 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bush at the hub (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both rear D bushs (2.4.G.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bush at the hub (2.4.G.2)

oil sump badly corroded

side skirts fitted limiting inspection of outer sills

Pass 26 Nov 2015 67,858 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear pipes at flexi to hubs (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement at the hub side (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion along its length (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both inner sills along there length (6.1.A.1)

oil sump corroded

outer sills covered limiting inspection

Fail 26 Nov 2015 67,858 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front hanger broken (7.1.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear pipes at flexi to hubs (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at back box (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement at the hub side (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion along its length (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both inner sills along there length (6.1.A.1)

oil sump corroded

outer sills covered limiting inspection

Pass 25 Nov 2014 53,666 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 53,666 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

rear brake disc slight surface corrosion

Pass 2 Dec 2013 41,071 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust back box bracket come detached but exhaust is adequatley supported

front to rear brake pipes slight corrosion

Fail 2 Dec 2013 41,071 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust back box bracket come detached but exhaust is adequatley supported

front to rear brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 3 Dec 2012 28,794 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 28,794 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 21,391 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 12,283 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 11,821 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 9,674 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 7,466 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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YX05 UMU is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 YX05 UMU, 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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YX05 UMU is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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