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FH05 VEB

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

63,384 mi
Last recorded63,384 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH05 VEB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 63,384 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Jack point and inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 63,033 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 63,028 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brakes binding slightly

Pass 3 Jun 2019 62,921 miles

underseal under vehicle

Fail 1 Jun 2019 62,913 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned no pattern (4.2.3 (a) (i))

underseal under vehicle

Pass 23 Jun 2018 62,163 miles

General corrosion on all suspension components

General corrosion under vehicle including inner sills

Pass 31 May 2017 59,214 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2016 54,750 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 50,029 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 44,787 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 39,825 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 34,516 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

brakes squeaking in operation

Fail 28 Jun 2011 28,541 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake discs slightly worn

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 28 Jun 2011 28,541 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake discs slightly worn

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 16 Jul 2010 23,160 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 18,078 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 14,197 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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FH05 VEB is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 FH05 VEB, 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 FH05 VEB registered?

FH05 VEB is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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