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YY55 DDE

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

52,392 mi
Last recorded52,392 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2014
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2014 52,392 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 46,328 miles

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

heatshield corroded/loose

oil filter leaking

Fail 13 Nov 2013 46,226 miles

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

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

heatshield corroded/loose

oil filter leaking

Pass 12 Nov 2012 41,972 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 41,704 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 37,957 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 33,751 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 29,955 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 25,899 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Oct 2008 25,899 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 DDE is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DDE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YY55 DDE registered?

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

Is YY55 DDE safe to buy?

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