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AF05 MKJ

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

101,684 mi
Last recorded101,684 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 MKJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 101,684 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 93,459 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 84,503 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 79,250 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 16 Sep 2021 79,049 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 69,984 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 59,788 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 59,497 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 59,497 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 59,312 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 May 2017 57,369 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

axillary belt is excessively deteriorated

exhaust heat shield is insecure

Pass 29 Feb 2016 53,920 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

brake discs feel slightly warped on test

Pass 25 Apr 2014 48,582 miles

all brake disks are corroded

n/s rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 31 Dec 2013 48,455 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 44,949 miles

all brake discs have slight surface corrosion

Pass 13 Jan 2012 43,318 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 33,992 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 33,992 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 26,671 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 20,232 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 20,232 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 14,544 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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AF05 MKJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black 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 AF05 MKJ, 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 AF05 MKJ registered?

AF05 MKJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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