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D14 EKS

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

92,067 mi
Last recorded92,067 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD14 EKS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 92,067 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 91,326 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 90,723 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 88,822 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 88,822 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 88,043 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 88,043 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 87,118 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 85,799 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 85,796 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective corroded ()

Pass 6 Apr 2018 84,849 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 83,752 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 80,709 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 77,557 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 75,198 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 71,486 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 678,074 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 59,557 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 52,309 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 42,680 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 34,390 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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D14 EKS is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 D14 EKS, 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 D14 EKS registered?

D14 EKS is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 23 March 2005.

Is D14 EKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for D14 EKS shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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