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FV05 LBK

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

83,637 mi
Last recorded83,637 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 LBK
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 83,637 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 83,344 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 82,510 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 82,029 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 81,386 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened lower body corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 80,511 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened lower body slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2021 80,486 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened lower body slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 79,572 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 78,396 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 78,340 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure innerwall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing innerwall small split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front tyres treads small splits (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front / rear offside tyres worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 77,382 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged outer wall slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged outer wall slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 75,695 miles

front nearside + rear nearside wheel rims beads slight damage

front nearside tyre outer wall slight damage

front offside tyre inner edge slightly worn

Pass 4 Aug 2016 73,326 miles

front nearside outer wheel rim bead slight damage

front nearside tyre outer wall slightly damaged

Pass 31 Jul 2015 68,863 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 64,144 miles

emissions lamp on dash on

Pass 6 Aug 2013 57,208 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 49,845 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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 13 May 2011 46,007 miles

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 13 May 2010 35,708 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 25,476 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 16,225 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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FV05 LBK is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 FV05 LBK, 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 FV05 LBK registered?

FV05 LBK is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 23 May 2005.

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The MOT history for FV05 LBK shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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