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FD55 VJF

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,608 mi
Last recorded90,608 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD55 VJF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 90,608 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 86,823 miles

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 Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 17 Oct 2024 86,823 miles

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 Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 82,266 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Oct 2023 82,265 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 82,183 miles

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under vehicle corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2021 82,055 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 12 Oct 2021 82,055 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 13 Oct 2020 81,802 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive none strengthening area of floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 12 Oct 2020 81,802 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured broken (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured broken (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured broken (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive none strengthening area of floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 10 Oct 2019 80,808 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 79,323 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 77,037 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 77,037 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 75,761 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 74,575 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 72,893 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 70,601 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 66,567 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 66,567 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 61,704 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 57,106 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 51,402 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 42,934 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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FD55 VJF is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FD55 VJF, 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 FD55 VJF registered?

FD55 VJF is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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