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74 SO

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

81,891 mi
Last recorded81,891 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration74 SO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 81,891 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 81,842 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 81,407 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 80,115 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 79,101 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 77,450 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 76,685 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 74,479 miles

Vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 2 Jun 2017 74,478 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 23 Apr 2016 71,714 miles

heavily under sealed

Fail 18 Apr 2016 71,650 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

heavily under sealed

Pass 11 May 2015 68,367 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 66,515 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 65,172 miles

both rear lower suspension trailing arm front bushes worn

exhaust front flexi pipe deterioated

nearside rear tyre low on inner edge

Pass 4 Aug 2011 63,294 miles

exhaust slightly rubbing on stabilizer bar

front brake discs low

front brake pads low

nearside front tyre low

offside and nearside rear trailing arm bushes deteriopated

offside front tyre low

Pass 10 Aug 2010 57,579 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 54,358 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 50,115 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 50,087 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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74 SO is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 74 SO, 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 74 SO registered?

74 SO is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 19 January 2005.

Is 74 SO safe to buy?

The MOT history for 74 SO shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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