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FL54 OUT

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

103,599 mi
Last recorded103,599 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL54 OUT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 103,599 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 102,080 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2024 101,189 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 99,129 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 98,377 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 95,763 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2019 85,177 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened offside rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear suspension joints slight play

Offside Front metal brake pipe bracket rusty

Pass 27 Apr 2018 83,669 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 78,207 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 27 Oct 2015 75,519 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 69,530 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 67,365 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 64,989 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2012 64,977 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn

offside rear tyre close to wear marks

Pass 2 Sep 2011 59,067 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 31 Aug 2010 54,399 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 43,427 miles

front brake pads approx 3.5 mm

Pass 28 Aug 2008 34,510 miles

all 4tyres worn on inner edges

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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FL54 OUT is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 FL54 OUT, 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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FL54 OUT is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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