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CE55 LVR

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

60,223 mi
Last recorded60,223 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE55 LVR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 60,223 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2026 60,223 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2026 60,214 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested not tested due to all 4 road wheels unable to be rotated by hand (binding) (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding no rotation by hand (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding no rotation by hand (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding no rotation by hand (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding no rotation by hand (1.2.1 (f))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamp units (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Apr 2025 57,708 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

battery held in with cable ties

Pass 3 Oct 2023 57,572 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 56,906 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 56,184 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread uneven (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 55,606 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 55,603 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2019 54,337 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 52,534 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 51,323 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 49,416 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 46,957 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 45,773 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 44,730 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 44,730 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

offside rear tyre very close to legal limit

Pass 16 Aug 2011 42,287 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 37,658 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

damage to n/s front bumper

Pass 18 Aug 2010 37,658 miles

damage to n/s front bumper

Pass 18 Aug 2009 30,793 miles

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

front bumper damaged

o/s head light aim high [adjusted]

Fail 20 Aug 2008 23,161 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 23,161 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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CE55 LVR is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 CE55 LVR, 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 CE55 LVR registered?

CE55 LVR is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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