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DK55 YTV

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

96,219 mi
Last recorded96,219 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK55 YTV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 96,219 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

under body surface rust and suspension surface rust

Fail 5 Mar 2026 96,214 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

under body surface rust and suspension surface rust

Pass 26 Feb 2025 94,065 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 84,370 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 74,619 miles

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

general suspension surface rust

Pass 28 Feb 2022 65,543 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 65,541 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 56,169 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 50,209 miles

exhaust rusty

front anti roll bar rubbers cracked

front tyres scrubbed

rear coil springs rusty

rear outer brake pipes corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2019 50,209 miles

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

exhaust rusty

front anti roll bar rubbers cracked

front tyres scrubbed

rear coil springs rusty

rear outer brake pipes corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2018 46,192 miles

corrosion to front suspension components

corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 8 Mar 2017 44,222 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 42,272 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 40,570 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 40,570 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 19 Mar 2014 38,671 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 38,671 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 77,676 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 36,921 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 34,462 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Mar 2012 34,462 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 32,853 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 32,853 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror not clearly visible from the drivers seat or incapable of being adjusted to be clearly visible from the driver's seat (8.1.1d)

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

Fail 29 Sep 2010 32,247 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 32,247 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 28,664 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 25,271 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 25,271 miles

Nearside Front 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
Full Mitsubishi Lancer reliability report

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DK55 YTV is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 YTV, 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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What year was DK55 YTV registered?

DK55 YTV is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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