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CN54 ELY

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,148 mi
Last recorded99,148 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN54 ELY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 99,148 miles

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

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

sill trims fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2018 96,089 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outside edge

tinted front windows

Pass 3 Jan 2017 91,119 miles

front windows tinted

Pass 4 Jan 2016 85,037 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

tinted front windows

Pass 24 Jan 2015 77,807 miles

tinted windows

Fail 24 Jan 2015 77,807 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

tinted windows

Pass 3 Jan 2014 68,428 miles

tinted front windows

Pass 11 Jan 2013 56,254 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

tinted front windows

Fail 9 Jan 2013 56,207 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

tinted front windows

Pass 27 Jan 2012 46,111 miles

front windows tinted

number plates letters tampered with

Pass 31 Jan 2011 39,963 miles

Space between some registration plate characters slightly increased. All characters visible to read at a distance

Pass 28 Jan 2010 33,742 miles

tinted front windows

Pass 20 Jan 2009 25,961 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 25,961 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 16,545 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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CN54 ELY is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CN54 ELY, 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 CN54 ELY registered?

CN54 ELY is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 29 January 2005.

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