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DEW 12Y

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

38,479 mi
Last recorded38,479 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDEW 12Y
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 38,479 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 38,357 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 38,269 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 38,045 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 36,540 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 36,205 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 35,489 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 34,143 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 27,807 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2010 25,518 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 22,262 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 17,993 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 17,945 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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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DEW 12Y is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 DEW 12Y, 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 DEW 12Y registered?

DEW 12Y is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 19 December 2005.

Is DEW 12Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for DEW 12Y shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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