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CN55 CEX

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

70,769 mi
Last recorded70,769 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN55 CEX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 70,769 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 69,795 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2024 69,744 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 68,330 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 65,862 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 63,110 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 61,176 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 50,086 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 40,974 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 37,328 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 34,856 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 27,697 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 22,465 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake pads becoming low

Pass 1 Sep 2008 19,189 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking

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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CN55 CEX is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 CN55 CEX, 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 CN55 CEX registered?

CN55 CEX is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is CN55 CEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for CN55 CEX shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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