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FM55 LUF

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,329 mi
Last recorded147,329 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM55 LUF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 147,329 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under body corrosion on all items

Fail 22 Oct 2025 147,329 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under body corrosion on all items

Pass 22 Oct 2024 145,818 miles

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

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2024 145,818 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 143,034 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs rusty on outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Oct 2023 143,206 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated not a full check as wheel wont spin [brake binding] (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced at rear subframe mounting point corroded (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Sub-frame strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced at rear subframe mounting point corroded (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel breather pipe corroded away (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Sub-frame strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced at rear front subframe mounting point corroded (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs rusty on outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 137,447 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose pipe rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Oct 2022 137,440 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose pipe rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 131,871 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose pipe rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 131,871 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose pipe rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 126,709 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 126,709 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure mounting broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 123,413 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 123,413 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 118,032 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 118,032 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure weld broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 107,881 miles

Nearside Rear slight binding near side rear brake?

Pass 21 Oct 2016 97,759 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 87,476 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 80,846 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 73,541 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 66,588 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 58,501 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 51,076 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 42,541 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 35,213 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 35,213 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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FM55 LUF is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FM55 LUF, 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 FM55 LUF registered?

FM55 LUF is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 24 October 2005.

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