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YY55 DBX

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

117,399 mi
Last recorded117,399 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY55 DBX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 117,399 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2017 117,202 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Fuel pipe leaking filler pipe (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 104,937 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 93,392 miles

n/s front tyre outer edge worn thin

Fail 23 Jun 2015 93,391 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s front tyre outer edge worn thin

o/s rear brake disc in poor condition

Pass 5 Jun 2014 83,175 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 54,082 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 75,023 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 66,206 miles

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

n/s handbrake slightly low effort and requires adjustment

Fail 28 Jun 2012 66,161 miles

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

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

n/s handbrake - slightly low effort

Pass 1 Jun 2011 55,910 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 55,910 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 48,334 miles

rear brake disc pads starting to wear thin

Fail 22 Jun 2010 48,321 miles

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

rear brake disc pads starting to wear thin

Pass 9 Jul 2009 41,797 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 34,453 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 DBX is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 YY55 DBX, 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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YY55 DBX is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 29 October 2005.

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