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DN05 WWS

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

106,143 mi
Last recorded106,143 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN05 WWS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Jun 2025 106,143 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 103,877 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 99,808 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 95,817 miles

Nearside Front Footwell supporting outrigger corroded not considered excessive.

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front footwell supporting outrigger corroder not considered excessive.

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 90,617 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 87,959 miles

Front Cross member/radiator support . (Corroded )

Fail 14 Aug 2020 87,957 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Cross member/radiator support . (Corroded )

Pass 15 Aug 2019 84,443 miles

Front Lower Crossmember corroded but not considered excessive.

Pass 26 Jun 2018 80,689 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 80,684 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 75,913 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion under radiator (6.1.B.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 71,600 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 67,460 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 67,460 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 63,011 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 15 Mar 2013 55,180 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 39,560 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 25,578 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 14,934 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 11,192 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 8,478 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 WWS is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 WWS, 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 WWS is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 20 June 2005.

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