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YY05 PSU

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

163,439 mi
Last recorded163,439 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY05 PSU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2020 163,439 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre heavily deteriorated

front cross member corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2019 158,888 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 158,826 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 152,793 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 146,434 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 143,684 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated

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

engine oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2015 138,222 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2015 138,212 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 134,838 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 128,514 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 110,826 miles

fuel filler pipe corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2012 110,826 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

fuel filler pipe corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2011 94,023 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2011 94,023 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 80,265 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 80,265 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Fail 24 Jun 2009 67,777 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 67,777 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 56,491 miles

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

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

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

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 PSU is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YY05 PSU, 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 PSU is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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