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DK55 CNX

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

78,967 mi
Last recorded78,967 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK55 CNX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc
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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 20 May 2025 78,967 miles

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

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to fire risk (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed Due to fire risk (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 77,125 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corroded holled but not within 30cm of the suspension mount. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 76,218 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 76,010 miles

All four flexible brake hose Ferrel's are corroded,RHR RHF LHF and LHR.

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear to inner edge,center of tread 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wear on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 30 Jul 2018 76,005 miles

Central Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

All four flexible brake hose Ferrel's are corroded,RHR RHF LHF and LHR.

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear to inner edge,center of tread 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wear on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 28 Jul 2017 74,299 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 74,285 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Jul 2017 74,230 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Jun 2017 74,140 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded in at arch (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking piont (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive end sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded in at arch (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking piont (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive end sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 71,126 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 67,045 miles

Catalyst has for motor sport only stamped on its body.

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel filler pipe corroded.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

N/S/F Wiper split but clearing the windscreen.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 27 Apr 2015 67,044 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Catalyst has for motor sport only stamped on its body.

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel filler pipe corroded.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

N/S/F Wiper split but clearing the windscreen.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 61,676 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 54,554 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 53,756 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 46,473 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 46,473 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 40,479 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 39,161 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 32,245 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 32,245 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 24,728 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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DK55 CNX is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 DK55 CNX, 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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DK55 CNX is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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