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DG55 EHD

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

127,423 mi
Last recorded127,423 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 EHD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 127,423 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH sides: bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement several (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH inner arch areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2026 127,421 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch next to engine mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH sides: bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement several (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH inner arch areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2025 126,363 miles

GENERAL CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE AND COMPONENTS

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

Fail 9 Sep 2025 126,358 miles

Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting OSF INNER WING OSF FLOOR PAN OSR INNER ARCH NSR INNER ARCH (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak MAJOR LEAK AT SILENCER (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

GENERAL CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE AND COMPONENTS

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 124,166 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement MAIN BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2024 124,163 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the cab is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement MAIN BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 121,285 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH top mount areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2023 121,284 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH front to rear (next to fuel tank, chalked) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH top mount areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 117,661 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both top mount/ inner wing areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 114,053 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both top mount/ inner wing areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 111,184 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 107,801 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 107,800 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device component leaking Fuel filter / breather pipes corroded and has section missing . Fuel vapour , possible risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake has very little reserve travel

Pass 6 Sep 2018 100,693 miles

Offside Rear Position light bulb out

Sump corroded and leaking oil

Pass 8 Sep 2017 95,396 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 95,395 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 88,290 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 81,572 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 74,268 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 4 Sep 2014 74,260 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 67,329 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 59,600 miles

front tyres cracking on the inner sidewalls

front wiper blades split at the ends but still clearing the screen

Pass 12 Sep 2011 51,180 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 44,630 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 36,003 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 35,933 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 27,347 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)

Fail 2 Sep 2008 27,346 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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 EHD is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EHD, 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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DG55 EHD is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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