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YY05 UWT

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

121,237 mi
Last recorded121,237 miles
Recorded on29 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY05 UWT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2018 121,237 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 113,027 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 98,650 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 76,596 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

osr wheel has slight bind

sump corroded

Fail 9 May 2015 76,596 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

front wipers split

osr wheel has slight bind

sump corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2014 61,040 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 51,051 miles

FLEX ON CAT/FPIPE BROKEN

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO NSF TYRE SIDEWALL.

Fail 7 Jun 2013 51,049 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

FLEX ON CAT/FPIPE BROKEN

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO NSF TYRE SIDEWALL.

Pass 22 Aug 2012 39,718 miles

both rear tyres cracked between treads

front discs corroded and some runout apparent

o/s/f tyre low inner/outer edges

Fail 22 Aug 2012 39,718 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres cracked between treads

front discs corroded and some runout apparent

o/s/f tyre low inner/outer edges

Pass 14 Nov 2011 34,822 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 34,271 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 34,271 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 29,556 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 24,549 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 18,595 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 16,829 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 UWT is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 UWT, 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 YY05 UWT registered?

YY05 UWT is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 28 May 2005.

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