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EF55 EVO

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

143,868 mi
Last recorded143,868 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 EVO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 143,868 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2025 142,613 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 140,501 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2023 137,953 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 135,583 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 132,009 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2020 128,631 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 128,504 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 122,110 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2018 122,110 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Feb 2017 107,960 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 95,999 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 84,968 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 80,007 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

exhaust system deterioated

Fail 2 Nov 2013 80,007 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

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)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

exhaust system detariated

Pass 2 Nov 2012 79,160 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 75,524 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 72,273 miles

plastic covers on outer sills

Pass 12 Nov 2009 62,507 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 46,019 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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EF55 EVO is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 EF55 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF55 EVO registered?

EF55 EVO is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 23 December 2005.

Is EF55 EVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF55 EVO shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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