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AJ55 KGA

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,481 mi
Last recorded73,481 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 KGA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 73,481 miles

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

both rear drop links corroded

Pass 2 Jan 2025 63,081 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2025 63,081 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 55,568 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 49,278 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light LENS TAPED OVER CRACK (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 44,898 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2020 41,358 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Dec 2020 41,358 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light BULB INSECURE IN DAMAGED HOLDER (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 37,499 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light CRACKED (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 34,108 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 32,915 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 32,252 miles

Nearside Rear brake pads low

Rear nearside and offside inner sills corroding

exhaust system corroded

long travel on handbrake lever

Pass 19 Nov 2015 29,191 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 29,191 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 27,117 miles

exhaust system corroding

offside rear brake catching slightly

Pass 19 Nov 2013 25,172 miles

front and rear brake hose ferrules / front and rear brake discs / front and rear suspension arms / rear inner sills / front subframe - corroding

rear numberplate delaminating

Fail 19 Nov 2013 25,172 miles

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

front and rear brake hose ferrules / front and rear brake discs / front and rear suspension arms / rear inner sills / front subframe - corroding

rear numberplate delaminating

Pass 15 Nov 2012 23,428 miles

nearside and offside front and rear brake hose ferrules corroding

nearside and offside rear inner sills and exhaust system corroding

Fail 14 Nov 2012 23,428 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

nearside and offside front and rear brake hose ferrules corroding

nearside and offside rear inner sills and exhaust system corroding

Pass 14 Nov 2011 20,624 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 17,348 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 17,348 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 14,258 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 11,217 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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AJ55 KGA is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AJ55 KGA, 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 AJ55 KGA registered?

AJ55 KGA is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 13 December 2005.

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