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YX55 VJU

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2018
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

160,897 mi
Last recorded160,897 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX55 VJU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2018 160,897 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases all (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake fluid contaminated black (1.8 (a))

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear corrosion at both sides at the rear not in prescribed area

Pass 7 Sep 2017 154,834 miles

Oil leak filter ()

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 4 Sep 2017 154,831 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak filter ()

Pass 1 Sep 2016 141,834 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 141,831 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 24 Feb 2015 129,010 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 129,010 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 118,934 miles

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

brake fluid deterioated

Fail 28 Feb 2014 118,897 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

brake fluid deterioated

Pass 5 Sep 2012 107,371 miles

Exhaust flex is weak

sump is leaking oil (corroded)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 101,349 miles

exhaust flex worn

sump corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2012 101,349 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

exhaust flex worn

sump corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2011 98,291 miles

front brake pads and discs are worn

sump corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2011 98,291 miles

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

front brake pads and discs are worn

sump corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2009 78,954 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 78,954 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2008 59,002 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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YX55 VJU is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 YX55 VJU, 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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YX55 VJU is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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