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YY55 BDO

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

34,995 mi
Last recorded34,995 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY55 BDO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 34,995 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 32,018 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 31,972 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2023 31,972 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 31,780 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 31,780 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 31,545 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 31,353 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 30,549 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 30,549 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 29,117 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 27,779 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 27,779 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 26,329 miles

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 20 Oct 2015 24,928 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 23,058 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 21,524 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 19,932 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 18,075 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 18,075 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 16,151 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 13,680 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 10,747 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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YY55 BDO is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 YY55 BDO, 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 YY55 BDO registered?

YY55 BDO is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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