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FL55 DFD

2005 Mitsubishi Outlander

Black Petrol 2378cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

126,072 mi
Last recorded126,072 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander68,283 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 DFD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelOutlander
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,378cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 126,072 miles

Exhaust brackets deteriorated.

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Slight corrosion under vehicle.

Slight damaged to offside rear reflector.

Fail 15 Aug 2025 126,054 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust brackets deteriorated.

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Slight corrosion under vehicle.

Slight damaged to offside rear reflector.

Pass 15 Aug 2024 120,024 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 111,607 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 104,493 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2022 104,493 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 100,087 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 93,766 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Jan 2020 93,740 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 90,092 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Nov 2018 90,092 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 86,392 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system deteriorated (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

eml on

Fail 17 Nov 2017 86,392 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system deteriorated (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

eml on

Fail 16 Nov 2017 86,391 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front exhaust mounting bracket insecure

Nearside Front Track rod end cover deteriorated

Offside Front Track rod end cover deteriorated

Offside Front inner track control arm slight play

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

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

engine management light on

Pass 26 Oct 2016 78,375 miles

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

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

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

eml light on

Fail 22 Oct 2016 78,375 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked drop link brokern (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

eml light on

Pass 4 Jul 2015 59,871 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 55,783 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 54,271 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyre are splitting/ cracking on thread pattern

Pass 3 Jan 2012 47,711 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 41,189 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 36,378 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 25,508 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Outlander?

Based on 726,436 MOT tests across 75,074 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
8,010
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
75,074
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,278
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,050
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 4,007
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,610
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FL55 DFD is a 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander in Black with a 2,378cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 68,283 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 Outlander fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,278 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FL55 DFD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Outlander typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Mitsubishi Outlander is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FL55 DFD is a 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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