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ET05 BCY

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

76,970 mi
Last recorded76,970 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET05 BCY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 76,970 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2025 76,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2024 71,174 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 65,625 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2023 65,625 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached Nut loose. (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 62,061 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (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 20 Sep 2021 57,735 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Sep 2021 57,735 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 51,849 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 45,562 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 39,640 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 34,961 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 32,399 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 29,545 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 29,545 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 26,788 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 30 Aug 2013 22,654 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 19,870 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 16,905 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 13,309 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 13,182 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 9,889 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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ET05 BCY is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ET05 BCY, 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 ET05 BCY registered?

ET05 BCY is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 7 July 2005.

Is ET05 BCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET05 BCY shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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