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E24 EVO

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

135,589 mi
Last recorded135,589 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE24 EVO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 135,589 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin discs worn also (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2026 135,486 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 May 2025 133,112 miles

Front differential has slight leak

Nearside Front Fog lamp lens damaged

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Surface corrosion to underside of car

Fail 7 May 2025 133,112 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected Positive Battery terminal (4.11 (a) (ii))

Front differential has slight leak

Nearside Front Fog lamp lens damaged

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Surface corrosion to underside of car

Pass 17 May 2024 131,383 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Front differential leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Fog lamp lens broken.

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

Pass 17 May 2023 130,241 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 129,000 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2022 128,964 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 26 May 2021 127,777 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

surface corrosion underside

Fail 5 May 2021 127,666 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

surface corrosion underside

Pass 13 May 2020 126,471 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

surface corrossion underside

Pass 17 Apr 2019 125,329 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 124,578 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 124,577 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 123,529 miles

slight play in offside rear lower hub bush

Pass 6 Apr 2016 122,475 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 120,861 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 120,848 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 119,525 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 117,123 miles

surface corrosion on outer sills

Fail 7 Mar 2013 117,123 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

surface corrosion on outer sills

Pass 16 Feb 2012 114,930 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Feb 2012 114,930 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 112,479 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 107,377 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 107,377 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 98,718 miles

o/s/f tyre close to inner wing liner on lock

Fail 2 Jun 2008 98,718 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

o/s/f tyre close to inner wing liner on lock

Pass 2 Jun 2007 91,579 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Jun 2006 84,724 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 3 Jun 2006 84,724 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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E24 EVO is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 E24 EVO, 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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E24 EVO is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 3 August 2005.

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