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AF55 XXW

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

114,668 mi
Last recorded114,668 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 XXW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 114,668 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 114,309 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 113,265 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 113,265 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 112,456 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 111,525 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 110,133 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2020 110,133 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 108,365 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 108,365 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 106,563 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 105,020 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 102,523 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 99,202 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 96,531 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 93,929 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 83,463 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 71,702 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 56,841 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 46,555 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 46,555 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 35,017 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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AF55 XXW is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver 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 XXW, 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 XXW registered?

AF55 XXW is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 6 September 2005.

Is AF55 XXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF55 XXW 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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