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AE05 CZY

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

60,329 mi
Last recorded60,329 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 CZY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 60,329 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 59,562 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 59,072 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 58,150 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 55,892 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 52,888 miles

De cat exhaust on back seats of vehicle

Pass 16 Sep 2017 52,019 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

slight oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2016 51,059 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2015 48,929 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 47,806 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 43,613 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 40,461 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 35,805 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 35,805 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 33,060 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 28 Jul 2009 25,736 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 16,121 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 14,875 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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AE05 CZY is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 AE05 CZY, 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 AE05 CZY registered?

AE05 CZY is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is AE05 CZY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE05 CZY shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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