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DG55 EHB

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

65,155 mi
Last recorded65,155 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 EHB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 65,155 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight underneath in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2026 65,155 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight underneath in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 53,164 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pump area (2.1.5 (a))

underneath showing sighs of corrosion/rust

Pass 29 Nov 2023 47,716 miles

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust flange corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2022 44,719 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

chassis and under body suspension components corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2021 41,186 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 37,647 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and both rears all deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 34,489 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 29,053 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 29,053 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195 x 60 x 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2017 25,043 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 25,043 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting nut missing Incomplete (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting nut missing Incomplete (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Both sides D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 20,688 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 15,809 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 15,371 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 14,502 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 13,290 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs beginning to corrode on inner contact surfaces

nearside outer frontdrop link rubber bush deteriated but not resulting in excessive movement

offside outer front drop link rubber bush deteriated but not resulting in excessive movement

rear reg plate deteriated but not likely to be misread

Pass 22 Aug 2011 11,710 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

osf wiper split but not affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 31 Aug 2010 9,897 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 8,430 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 6,704 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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DG55 EHB is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey with a 1,584cc 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 DG55 EHB, 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 DG55 EHB registered?

DG55 EHB is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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