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EJ55 FTZ

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

99,103 mi
Last recorded99,103 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 FTZ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 99,103 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Nov 2025 98,973 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 89,516 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2023 85,608 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 77,565 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 67,935 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 65,268 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 62,785 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 59,946 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 57,069 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 57,069 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 54,244 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 54,244 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 50,061 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 50,058 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)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 46,246 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 42,381 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 39,561 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 39,561 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 34,591 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 31,666 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 28,026 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 23,875 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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EJ55 FTZ 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 EJ55 FTZ, 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 EJ55 FTZ registered?

EJ55 FTZ is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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