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EY55 XLJ

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

93,647 mi
Last recorded93,647 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY55 XLJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 93,647 miles

Central Front Exhaust flexi pipe requires attention

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2024 90,932 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2023 88,261 miles

Front Exhaust flexi pipe requires attantion

Front Nearside and Offside suspension and its attachment have its surface corroded

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Inner Nearside and Offside sills have its surface corroded

Rear Nearside and Offside suspension and its attachment have its surface corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2022 85,964 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Sill corroded

Rear Inner Rear sill slight corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2021 80,823 miles

Front Bumper has a damage but not likely to fall off

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2020 73,430 miles

Front Bumper has a damage but not likely to fall off

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))

Rear Rear registration plate background (yellow) has a slight deterioration

Fail 5 Sep 2020 73,430 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Bumper has a damage but not likely to fall off

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))

Rear Rear registration plate background (yellow) has a slight deterioration

Pass 31 Aug 2019 69,548 miles

Front Bumper grazed but still secure

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 67,777 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 65,981 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2017 65,981 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 64,198 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 62,752 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Sep 2015 62,752 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 60,431 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 56,896 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 56,896 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 49,870 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 40,481 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 24,752 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 24,752 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 28,941 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 21,351 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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EY55 XLJ 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 EY55 XLJ, 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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EY55 XLJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 13 September 2005.

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