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F3 DJE

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

104,703 mi
Last recorded104,703 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF3 DJE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 104,703 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 104,367 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 104,047 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 103,635 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 103,531 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 102,181 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 101,800 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 100,624 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 100,486 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 100,187 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 98,701 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 96,921 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 96,921 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 93,621 miles

All tyres low

Fail 10 Jul 2013 93,047 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Both front brake caliper connecting pipes corroded

Both front tyres worn excessivly around inner edges

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

Fail 14 Jul 2012 89,644 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2012 89,644 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2011 93,424 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 81,917 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 75,678 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 65,307 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 51,124 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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F3 DJE is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 F3 DJE, 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 F3 DJE?

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What year was F3 DJE registered?

F3 DJE is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 4 January 2005.

Is F3 DJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for F3 DJE shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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