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YY05 EJC

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

74,131 mi
Last recorded74,131 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY05 EJC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2021 74,131 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 72,847 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 69,126 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 63,478 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wheel arch corroded

front crossmember corroded

fuel tank filler pipes corroded

Fail 13 Dec 2018 63,478 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wheel arch corroded

front crossmember corroded

fuel tank filler pipes corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2017 58,716 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both debonding (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Dec 2017 58,716 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both debonding (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 52,978 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both debonding (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 45,846 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Nov 2014 38,721 miles

Offside 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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

offside rear disc corroded on inner face

Pass 5 Nov 2014 38,721 miles

Offside 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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear disc corroded on inner face

Pass 24 Oct 2013 33,215 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 30,714 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 27,941 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 27,935 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 24,827 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 20,812 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 17,108 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 13,331 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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YY05 EJC is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 YY05 EJC, 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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YY05 EJC is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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