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ET05 FRJ

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

112,483 mi
Last recorded112,483 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 112,483 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 110,350 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2025 110,330 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 107,878 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 104,662 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2022 101,877 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 99,647 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 97,659 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 93,764 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 87,760 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Aug 2018 87,760 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Aug 2017 81,950 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 73,842 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 64,353 miles

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

nail in offside rear tyre.

Pass 19 Aug 2014 57,733 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 47,480 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 37,691 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 25,357 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 18,716 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 14,043 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 9,378 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 FRJ 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 90.5%.

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 FRJ, 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 FRJ registered?

ET05 FRJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 13 August 2005.

Is ET05 FRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET05 FRJ shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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