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DN05 CPX

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

145,787 mi
Last recorded145,787 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN05 CPX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2024 145,787 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 134,769 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump corroded. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2023 134,767 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump corroded. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 124,377 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 124,377 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 112,764 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bonding deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 99,290 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2020 99,067 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 88,376 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 75,160 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 75,119 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 64,435 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 56,865 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 50,246 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 45,124 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 41,316 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 35,635 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 19 Mar 2012 35,634 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 29,651 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 25,212 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 12 Mar 2010 25,210 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 20,883 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 15,625 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)

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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DN05 CPX is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 DN05 CPX, 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 DN05 CPX registered?

DN05 CPX is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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