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DU05 VPF

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

86,577 mi
Last recorded86,577 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 VPF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 86,577 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both front side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 73,482 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 69,293 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 63,093 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 55,294 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 52,361 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 50,852 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 48,956 miles

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2017 48,956 miles

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

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2016 45,661 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 40,177 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 34,539 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Mar 2014 34,523 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Feb 2013 26,106 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 18,062 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 18,062 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 16,104 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 14,965 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 13,086 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 13,086 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 7 Feb 2008 10,841 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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DU05 VPF is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black 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 DU05 VPF, 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 DU05 VPF registered?

DU05 VPF is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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The MOT history for DU05 VPF shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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