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EF55 UMB

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

60,613 mi
Last recorded60,613 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 UMB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 60,613 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 58,466 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 55,191 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2022 51,362 miles

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 50,833 miles

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2020 50,451 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Dec 2020 50,451 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 50,131 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 48,934 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 48,493 miles

All 4 tyres are cracking.

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

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

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

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

The exhaust system is rusty.

Fail 23 Nov 2017 48,493 miles

All 4 tyres are cracking.

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

The exhaust system is rusty.

Pass 22 Nov 2016

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

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

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

The exhaust system is rusty.

Fail 22 Nov 2016

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

The exhaust system is rusty.

Pass 26 Nov 2015 46,061 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 45,222 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 43,443 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 43,423 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 40,327 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 37,534 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 34,255 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 29,379 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 25,270 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 25,270 miles

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

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 UMB is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 UMB, 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 EF55 UMB registered?

EF55 UMB is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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