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DV05 KTD

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,472 mi
Last recorded59,472 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 KTD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 59,472 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL COVERED IN UNDERSEAL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive COVERED IN UNDERSEAL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front suspension bolts/pins have locking fluid and standard nuts fitted.NSF

Fail 7 May 2026 59,472 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL COVERED IN UNDERSEAL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive COVERED IN UNDERSEAL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front suspension bolts/pins have locking fluid and standard nuts fitted.NSF

Fail 14 Oct 2025 59,413 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

general corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 19 Sep 2024 55,558 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front drop link rubbers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under side of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 3 Oct 2023 51,067 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

under side of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 14 Oct 2022 47,294 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Oct 2022 47,294 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 41,926 miles

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

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

under side of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 7 Oct 2021 41,926 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases fexly (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

under side of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 24 Sep 2020 38,662 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear metal brake pipe corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge.

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively brake binding slightly. (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes perishing/coming unbonded. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

floor pans/inner sills corroding.

Fail 24 Sep 2020 38,662 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs corroding. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear metal brake pipe corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge.

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively brake binding slightly. (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes perishing/coming unbonded. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

floor pans/inner sills corroding.

Pass 2 Oct 2019 36,768 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces of brake discs lightly corroding. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s front outer brake pad getting low approx 3 to 4000 miles left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear metal brake pipes corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively brake slightly binding. (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s rear tyre side walls perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear inner sills and rear inner wheel arches lightly corroding.

fuel tank filler neck corroding and thin.

Pass 28 Sep 2018 35,001 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front exhaust section corroded.

Underside of vehicle lightly corroded.

Fail 26 Sep 2018 34,997 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front exhaust section corroded.

Underside of vehicle lightly corroded.

Pass 28 Sep 2017 33,713 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear outer (3.5.1g)

both rear inner sills corroding.

Fail 27 Sep 2017 33,713 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear outer (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 32,219 miles

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 30,410 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 28,083 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 25,937 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 24,011 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 22,250 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2011 22,250 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 20,396 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 18,023 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 15,074 miles

front tyres worn on outer edges

nearside front tyre cut on inner wall

Fail 2 Apr 2008 15,074 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front tyres worn on outer edges

nearside front tyre cut on inner wall

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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DV05 KTD is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DV05 KTD, 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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DV05 KTD is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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