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73 MH

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

46,452 mi
Last recorded46,452 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration73 MH
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 46,452 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 46,245 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 46,043 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 45,816 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 45,501 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 44,988 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

vehicle underseald

Pass 17 Apr 2019 44,053 miles

underseal under vehicleinspection limited

Pass 11 Apr 2018 42,918 miles

Both front steering inner arms have slight play

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Underseal under vehicle

all front and rear brake pipes covered in underseal

Fail 11 Apr 2018 42,911 miles

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

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

Both front steering inner arms have slight play

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Underseal under vehicle

Pass 26 Apr 2017 41,470 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 41,000 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 39,407 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 37,789 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 35,544 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 33,061 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 30,695 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 29,216 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 27,798 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2009 27,771 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Pass 12 Jul 2008 25,806 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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73 MH is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 73 MH, 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 73 MH registered?

73 MH is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 August 2005.

Is 73 MH safe to buy?

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