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FG05 OBL

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

152,101 mi
Last recorded152,101 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 OBL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 152,101 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 150,731 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 150,248 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 149,604 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 147,722 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 145,098 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 May 2018 139,099 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 132,076 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 127,347 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 121,528 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 121,528 miles

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 115,501 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 110,950 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Feb 2012 97,676 miles

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

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

x2 child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Fail 1 Feb 2012 97,676 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

exhaust heatsheild (front) insecure

x2 child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Pass 15 Feb 2011 85,202 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 85,202 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 73,836 miles

mil light on

Pass 25 Mar 2009 58,320 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 58,320 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 41,216 miles

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

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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FG05 OBL is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 FG05 OBL, 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 FG05 OBL registered?

FG05 OBL is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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