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FJ55 VMA

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

88,666 mi
Last recorded88,666 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ55 VMA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 88,666 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 86,545 miles

underbody underseal

Pass 5 Jan 2024 80,005 miles

underbody undersealed

Pass 8 Dec 2022 78,608 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 76,953 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 75,011 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight ex leak at front/mid section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm front bushes have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm front bushes have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 69,042 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 65,725 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 64,830 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 63,488 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 63,482 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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)

Pass 23 Nov 2013 55,544 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 51,437 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 50,449 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 45,459 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 38,973 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 31,200 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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FJ55 VMA is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 FJ55 VMA, 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 FJ55 VMA registered?

FJ55 VMA is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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