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YX55 XMA

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

35,287 mi
Last recorded35,287 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2016 35,287 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended both rear trailing arms front bush's also starting to unboned (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear coil springs very poor condition

front lower arms starting to corrode

rear anti roll bar and both links in poor condition.

Pass 12 Aug 2015 33,945 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Aug 2015 33,945 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 32,025 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Slight bind on the nearside rear brake

Pass 4 Sep 2013 29,666 miles

general corrosion on exhaust system

Pass 13 Sep 2012 25,999 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 22,053 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 18,606 miles

all brake pipes greased making inspection difficult

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 23 Aug 2010 18,606 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

all brake pipes greased making inspection difficult

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 25 Aug 2009 15,127 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 10,989 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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YX55 XMA is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XMA, 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 YX55 XMA registered?

YX55 XMA is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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