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YY05 XBD

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

255,560 mi
Last recorded255,560 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2017 255,560 miles

Oil leak Engine ()

Fail 12 Jan 2017 255,557 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Oil leak Engine ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 243,867 miles

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

exhaust smoking

Fail 4 Jan 2016 243,860 miles

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

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

exhaust smoking

Pass 16 Jan 2015 212,868 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jan 2015 212,866 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

engine management light on

Pass 6 Jan 2014 181,655 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 143,019 miles

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

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

os handbrake reading low

Fail 11 Jan 2013 143,016 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

os handbrake reading low

Fail 12 Jan 2012 121,337 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 121,337 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 94,447 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 66,009 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 24,707 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 19,656 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 XBD is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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