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AD05 AXJ

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

98,104 mi
Last recorded98,104 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 AXJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 98,104 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2025 98,098 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

back box heavily corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2024 97,999 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Sep 2024 97,993 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner Shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner Shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL Tyres perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 96,261 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 92,950 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to perish. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 89,486 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 87,323 miles

blow from back box

Fail 5 Sep 2020 87,305 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

blow from back box

Pass 10 Sep 2019 85,376 miles

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 81,677 miles

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside by brake flexi-hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 77,573 miles

handbrake travel

Pass 6 Sep 2016 69,581 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 61,538 miles

ex heat shield corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2014 55,284 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 47,945 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 47,891 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 41,324 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 35,479 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 32,422 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 26,116 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 19,815 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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AD05 AXJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AD05 AXJ, 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 AD05 AXJ registered?

AD05 AXJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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