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EO05 YSX

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

97,998 mi
Last recorded97,998 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO05 YSX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 97,998 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 92,567 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 86,805 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 77,235 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and o/s/rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 70,304 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 63,991 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 57,148 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 57,148 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 49,476 miles

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

n/s/rear tyre wallstarting to crack

Pass 12 Dec 2017 39,959 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

The front tyres are wearing on the edges and cracking.

Fail 12 Dec 2017 39,959 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

The front tyres are wearing on the edges and cracking.

Pass 9 Mar 2017 38,342 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 36,067 miles

nearside front tyre cut sidewall

Pass 12 Mar 2015 33,910 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 31,307 miles

nearside front tyre cut sidewall

Fail 12 Mar 2014 31,307 miles

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

nearside front tyre cut sidewall

Pass 7 Mar 2013 28,226 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 25,793 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 25,793 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 22,656 miles

cut in nearside rear outer tyre wall not on cords

Pass 10 Mar 2010 19,579 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 16,253 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 12,530 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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EO05 YSX is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 EO05 YSX, 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 EO05 YSX registered?

EO05 YSX is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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The MOT history for EO05 YSX shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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