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DIG 250

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

50,446 mi
Last recorded50,446 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDIG 250
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 50,446 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Bottom Ball Joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lamp Lens Broken

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Bottom Ball Joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Aug 2026 50,446 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Bottom Ball Joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lamp Lens Broken

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Bottom Ball Joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2025 46,377 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear box mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

front cross member corroded[under radiator]

n/s/r lamp lens broken

Fail 14 Aug 2025 46,377 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear box mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

front cross member corroded[under radiator]

n/s/r lamp lens broken

Pass 22 Aug 2024 42,126 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Aug 2024 42,123 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 38,330 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp lens broken

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 33,021 miles

Front crossmember under radiator corroding

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Aug 2022 33,021 miles

Front crossmember under radiator corroding

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 30,336 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion starting under vehicle

Fail 5 Aug 2021 30,336 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion starting under vehicle

Pass 24 Jul 2020 29,273 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight brake bind nearside rear

Pass 1 Aug 2019 27,740 miles

Rear tyres heavily cracked, 15 years old

Fail 31 Jul 2019 27,740 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached has become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear tyres heavily cracked, 15 years old

Pass 15 Aug 2018 26,006 miles

Offside Rear Tyre perishing (195/60/15)

Pass 8 Aug 2017 23,558 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Aug 2017 23,558 miles

Headlamp aim too high x2 (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 21,801 miles

Offside Rear tyre perishing

chip in screen

Fail 15 Aug 2016 21,801 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear tyre perishing

chip in screen

Pass 11 Aug 2015 20,052 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 20,052 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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 2 Aug 2014 17,664 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

near side front tyre wall cut

Pass 17 Aug 2013 15,934 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 14,197 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 14,197 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 12,127 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 10,067 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 7,279 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 5,524 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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DIG 250 is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 DIG 250, 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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DIG 250 is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 19 August 2005.

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