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DN05 UPR

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

75,164 mi
Last recorded75,164 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN05 UPR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Jan 2026 75,164 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill/inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill/inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (split) (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Coil spring corroded All springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Especially n/s/f (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust is deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front panel is corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust is deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension/brake components have corrosion/rusty

Pass 11 Oct 2024 74,393 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin disc slightly lipped (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension parts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion under vehicle

Fail 10 Oct 2024 74,390 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin disc slightly lipped (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension parts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 12 Oct 2023 70,646 miles

Front lower cross member has slight corrosion

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

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

floor pan has slight corrosion to box sections

several rear suspension components have slight corrosion

Pass 27 May 2022 68,341 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 64,861 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 58,128 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 53,858 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 46,678 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 42,683 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 20 Jun 2017 42,683 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 38,705 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 34,295 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 30,734 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 27,659 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 21,808 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 17,962 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 15,715 miles

both front tyres cracking on outer edge

Pass 5 Jun 2009 12,201 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 8,434 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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DN05 UPR is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UPR, 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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DN05 UPR is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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