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D4 VML

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests40 (32 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,742 mi
Last recorded93,742 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD4 VML
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

32 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 93,742 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2025 66,181 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2025 93,736 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 93,369 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 61,893 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2024 93,369 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 57,384 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 51,773 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 92,957 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 92,935 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2021 46,565 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 92,896 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 41,234 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner brake pad getting low

Offside Front tyre sidewall deteriorated

Rear brake pads getting low

Fail 17 Jul 2020 41,233 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner brake pad getting low

Offside Front tyre sidewall deteriorated

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 6 Jul 2019 36,684 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 89,909 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 30,388 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 30,352 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fail 14 Jul 2018 30,352 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 89,745 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2018 89,745 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 21,745 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 21,204 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 86,655 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 77,057 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 17,429 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 67,938 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 14,682 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Apr 2015 67,936 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 8 May 2014 13,601 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2014 61,850 miles

Oil leak

front brake discs lipped

nearside rear tyre wearing smooth on inner edge advise replacement

Pass 3 May 2013 12,335 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 53,321 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2012 10,798 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 46,576 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2011 8,620 miles

advise n/s and o/s front tyres wear on inner edges.

Pass 29 Mar 2011 40,046 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 34,479 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 28,575 miles

advise slight oil leak from the engine undertray.

Pass 15 Apr 2008 20,768 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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D4 VML is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 40 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 D4 VML, 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 D4 VML registered?

D4 VML is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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