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FT54 CVF

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

125,661 mi
Last recorded125,661 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT54 CVF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 125,661 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 17 Jan 2026 125,661 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 22 Dec 2025 125,650 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front flexi pipe (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light lamp broken (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Brake master cylinder below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

bonnet cable broken

fuel filler pipes corroded

general corrosion under body/suspenion

Pass 27 Mar 2024 123,933 miles

bonnet cable broken

minor oil leak

n/s tie rod has slight play

n/s/r light unit poor

n/s/r lower arm pin bush worn- shocker worn

o/s/r brake slightly binding

Fail 20 Mar 2024 123,868 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

bonnet cable broken

minor oil leak

n/s tie rod has slight play

n/s/r light unit poor

o/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 31 Mar 2023 117,087 miles

both rear trailing arms corroded

n/s track rod end has slight play

bonnet catch poor

both rear arches slightly corroded

o/s/f lower arm ball joint has slight play

underbody corrosion

Pass 28 Mar 2022 110,701 miles

n/s/f fog light poor

steering rack slightly damp

both front tyres slightly perished on sidewall

Pass 24 Feb 2021 105,425 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 105,393 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2020 100,652 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 100,553 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2019 93,714 miles

both front tyres low on edges

front pads wearing low

Fail 14 Feb 2019 93,714 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached short link (broken) (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front tyres low on edges

front pads wearing low

Pass 23 Feb 2018 84,885 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 84,885 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 74,725 miles

front pads worn

slight play off side and near side track rod ends

Pass 11 Jan 2016 68,853 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 64,271 miles

front brake application slightly uneven

Pass 10 Jan 2014 60,156 miles

front brake discs corroded and pitted

Pass 7 Feb 2013 57,951 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 54,972 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 50,562 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 46,767 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 39,007 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 38,875 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 30,537 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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FT54 CVF is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 FT54 CVF, 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 FT54 CVF registered?

FT54 CVF is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 3 February 2005.

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