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DV05 ZGZ

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

93,246 mi
Last recorded93,246 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 ZGZ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 93,246 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 92,015 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 90,376 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 88,716 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2021 87,858 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2020 85,407 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 84,058 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 81,809 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint cover deteriorated but prevents the ingress of dirt

Pass 4 Jan 2018 79,182 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 76,889 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 74,409 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 71,064 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 66,467 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 63,135 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2011 55,578 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front disc`s lipped

nearside rear tyre getting low

offside rear tyre getting and has nail in tyre

Pass 25 Oct 2010 44,735 miles

front discs lipped

rear pads getting low

Fail 20 Jun 2009 32,561 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Pass 20 Jun 2009 32,561 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)

Pass 13 May 2008 23,303 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 ZGZ is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 DV05 ZGZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DV05 ZGZ registered?

DV05 ZGZ is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 June 2005.

Is DV05 ZGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV05 ZGZ shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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