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EN05 JFX

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

84,677 mi
Last recorded84,677 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN05 JFX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 84,677 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 83,451 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 82,098 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 80,846 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 79,697 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 78,023 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 75,935 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 74,556 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 69,695 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 67,556 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 67,556 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 62,720 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 58,684 miles

both rear tyres getting low on tread and both rear tyres have small splits.rear brake pads getting low.

Pass 14 Jun 2013 54,308 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 54,287 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 50,356 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 45,608 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 39,654 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 31,446 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 31,446 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 24,598 miles

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

Offside 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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EN05 JFX is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EN05 JFX, 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

How do I check the history of EN05 JFX?

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What year was EN05 JFX registered?

EN05 JFX is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is EN05 JFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN05 JFX shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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