2005 Mitsubishi Lancer 1.6L Petrol · YS54 OTP
2005 Mitsubishi Lancer (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 2005. Recorded mileage 86,691 miles. MOT expired on 08 Apr 2013.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI LANCER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Apr 2013
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Apr 2013)
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,691 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
YS54 OTP Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/04/2012
- 86,691 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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Known faults for Mitsubishi Mitsubishi Lancer
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
YS54 OTP Mileage History
- 09/04/200827,211 mi
- 27/03/200940,134 mi+12,923 mi
- 24/03/201052,876 mi+12,742 mi
- 24/03/201052,876 mi
- 01/04/201169,971 mi+17,095 mi
- 06/04/201170,210 mi+239 mi
- 03/04/201286,691 mi+16,481 mi
- 03/04/201286,691 mi
Average of roughly 14,930 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
YS54 OTP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer (YS54 OTP) between April 2008 and April 2012.
The record contains 5 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 03 April 2012 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”; “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”.
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