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DA05 BXC

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

73,466 mi
Last recorded73,466 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 BXC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 73,466 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 72,723 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 71,929 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 70,537 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 69,182 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 67,288 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 65,657 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 64,083 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

offside and nearside rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 9 Jun 2018 62,347 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2018 62,347 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 60,314 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 57,830 miles

All 4 tyres have age related perishing

Fail 15 Jun 2016 57,677 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

All 4 tyres have age related perishing

Pass 6 Jun 2015 55,037 miles
Fail 30 May 2015 54,988 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 14 Jun 2014 52,820 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 51,328 miles

nearside rear quarter panel damaged

Fail 25 Jun 2013 51,328 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside rear quarter panel damaged

Pass 25 Jun 2012 48,449 miles

slight damage to nearside rear wing

Pass 22 Jun 2011 46,488 miles

damage to near side rear body (near lamp)..

Pass 15 Jun 2010 44,414 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 40,876 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 33,447 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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DA05 BXC is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 DA05 BXC, 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 DA05 BXC registered?

DA05 BXC is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 16 June 2005.

Is DA05 BXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA05 BXC shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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