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YX05 YCO

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,469 mi
Last recorded116,469 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2015
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX05 YCO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2015 116,469 miles

sump leaking

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

offside front tyre has small cut in the outer edge

Fail 9 Feb 2015 116,469 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

offside front tyre has small cut in the outer edge

sump leaking

Pass 13 Feb 2014 110,446 miles

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

sump leaking oil

Fail 11 Feb 2014 110,446 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

sump leaking oil

Pass 13 Feb 2013 103,850 miles

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

front wiper blade torn

o/s/r brake pipe starting to rust

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

sump wet with oil

Pass 6 Feb 2012 96,738 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 88,942 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 88,942 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 75,823 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 60,399 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 44,989 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 44,989 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 YCO is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,997cc 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 YX05 YCO, 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 YX05 YCO registered?

YX05 YCO is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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