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AV05 FNE

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

113,194 mi
Last recorded113,194 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 FNE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Apr 2026 113,194 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength behind the side skirt (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front wing mirror glass secured by tape

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slighlty corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp secured by tape

Rear both sides arches covered with tape

Fail 24 Mar 2026 113,168 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195 60 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns and os (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security ns and of side rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 100,560 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both side inner sill panel corroded

Pass 29 Feb 2024 86,941 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 81,079 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 77,859 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 75,049 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 73,108 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2020 73,108 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 69,278 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 65,627 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 2mm outer areas (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 62,505 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer area below 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer area 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer 2,5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer area just over 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear inner wheel arches muddy

windsreen wipers worn slightly

Pass 15 Feb 2016 59,104 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit below 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit below 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp lense craked

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear inner wheel arches muddy

outer sills covered

Pass 16 Feb 2015 54,316 miles

Offside mirror loose

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 49,886 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside mirror loose

Pass 18 Feb 2013 43,959 miles

drivers mirror slightly loose

Pass 13 Feb 2012 38,060 miles

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

offside door mirror slighly loose

rear fog lamp slighly cracked & loose

Pass 14 Feb 2011 32,601 miles

plastic sill covers fitted, cannot inspect outer sills

screw in offside rear tyre tread

Pass 16 Feb 2010 27,905 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 23,421 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 18,308 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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AV05 FNE is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AV05 FNE, 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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AV05 FNE is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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