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CA05 XME

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

64,210 mi
Last recorded64,210 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 XME
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2025 64,210 miles

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

corrosion and under sill to underside

Pass 2 Apr 2024 63,660 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 61,438 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 60,254 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

o2 sensor disconnected

Pass 12 Jul 2018 58,475 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 56,476 miles

sills have plastic trim covers

under trays fitted

Pass 20 May 2016 49,157 miles

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

nearside front tyre worn edges

Fail 17 May 2016 49,139 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

Nearside Front TYRE WORN ON EDGES

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

OIL LEAK

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 23 Jul 2015 48,756 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 46,237 miles

Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

cat heat sheild broken

eml light on

Pass 20 Jul 2013 43,478 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jul 2012 40,975 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 39,104 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 36,842 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 33,984 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 29,703 miles

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

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

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

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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CA05 XME is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 CA05 XME, 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 CA05 XME registered?

CA05 XME is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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