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CV05 EPO

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2013
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,067 mi
Last recorded76,067 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2012
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 EPO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2012 76,067 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Oct 2012 76,057 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2011 71,012 miles

Rear inner anti roll bar bushes slight play

Fail 11 Mar 2011 71,006 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear inner anti roll bar bushes slight play

Fail 5 Mar 2010 63,388 miles

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

Slight play in rear inner anti roll bar bushes

Pass 5 Mar 2010 63,388 miles

Slight play in rear inner anti roll bar bushes

Pass 6 Mar 2009 54,398 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 54,398 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 42,680 miles

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

front tyres worn close to limit

rear brake discs slightly worn

rear tyres wearing on inner edges below 1.6mm will need replacing soon

Fail 14 Mar 2008 42,631 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

front tyres worn close to limit

rear tyres wearing on inner edges below 1.6mm will need replacing soon

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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CV05 EPO is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 CV05 EPO, 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 CV05 EPO registered?

CV05 EPO is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 11 March 2005.

Is CV05 EPO safe to buy?

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