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EF05 DXP

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

101,722 mi
Last recorded101,722 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 DXP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2022 101,722 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 98,406 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 98,406 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 89,082 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 89,082 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 83,552 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2018 83,543 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 May 2017 77,497 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 May 2017 77,494 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 63,503 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 48,532 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 48,532 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2014 43,056 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 43,056 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2013 38,284 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2012 33,409 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 28,037 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 24 May 2010 21,185 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2009 14,392 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 10,984 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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EF05 DXP is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EF05 DXP, 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 EF05 DXP registered?

EF05 DXP is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 23 May 2005.

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