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CE05 MVF

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,829 mi
Last recorded67,829 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 MVF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 67,829 miles

oil filter slight leak

Fail 4 Jun 2019 6,616 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged flexi hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure bracket not fixed (8.1.1 (b) (i))

oil filter slight leak

Pass 4 Jun 2018 61,837 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 61,837 miles

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

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both nearside (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 May 2017 55,327 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2016 49,834 miles

rear brake pads low

Pass 14 May 2015 43,253 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 43,253 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2014 34,975 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 34,972 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 23,793 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 20,981 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 17,879 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 15,857 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 13,885 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 11,264 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Slight corrosion offside front brake disc inner surface

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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CE05 MVF is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 CE05 MVF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CE05 MVF registered?

CE05 MVF is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is CE05 MVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE05 MVF shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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