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E2 NMG

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

105,852 mi
Last recorded105,852 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE2 NMG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 105,852 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2026 105,852 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 103,379 miles

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

General underbody surface corrosion

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 98,363 miles

General underbody surface corrosion

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

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

Rear brake plate plates corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2022 92,343 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 88,360 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 88,356 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 84,042 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 79,708 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 77,985 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 76,243 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 73,970 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.A.1)

oil filter housing pipes corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2017 73,962 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.A.1)

oil filter housing pipes corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2016 70,590 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 65,365 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 May 2014 58,081 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

suspension lowered

Pass 24 May 2013 55,933 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 51,981 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 25 Jul 2011 46,648 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 44,658 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 36,722 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 29,835 miles

vehicle has de-cat pipe fitted at time of test. emissions data not supplied in emissions test guide issue 14

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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E2 NMG is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 E2 NMG, 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 E2 NMG registered?

E2 NMG is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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