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AF55 OUS

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

87,950 mi
Last recorded87,950 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 OUS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 87,950 miles

exhaust corroded

offside rear tyre cracked in read

rear discs corroded

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2024 83,539 miles

both outer sills covered by plastic trims

rear discs slightly corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2023 78,698 miles

both outer sills covered by plastic trims

rear discs slightly corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2023 78,698 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both outer sills covered by plastic trims

rear discs slightly corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2022 73,049 miles

both outer sills covered by plastic trims

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2021 71,286 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 71,286 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 70,700 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear lamps damaged

surface corrosion on front cross member

Pass 12 Aug 2019 70,267 miles

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

Offside Rear side window glass smashed

surface corrosion on front cross member

Pass 10 Aug 2018 67,804 miles

body damage found on n/s of vehicle

damage found on n/s/r lamp

minor cracking found on rear tyre walls

surface corrosion found on front cross member

Fail 8 Aug 2018 67,783 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

body damage found on n/s of vehicle

damage found on n/s/r lamp

minor cracking found on rear tyre walls

surface corrosion found on front cross member

Pass 10 Aug 2017 62,902 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded all road springs showing slight corrosion (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Aug 2017 62,902 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded all road springs showing slight corrosion (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 57,996 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 51,973 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 45,925 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 39,493 miles

nearside front and offside rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 14 Aug 2012 33,468 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 28,893 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R Tyre Perishing

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 24,727 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 20,107 miles

nearside wiper blade slightly split

Pass 29 Aug 2008 15,704 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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AF55 OUS is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,584cc 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 AF55 OUS, 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 AF55 OUS registered?

AF55 OUS is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 3 October 2005.

Is AF55 OUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF55 OUS shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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