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FX05 CUC

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

114,250 mi
Last recorded114,250 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX05 CUC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 114,250 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 113,742 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2024 112,139 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 111,131 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))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 109,802 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 103,810 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 103,596 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened advise further investigation (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened advise further investigation (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine oil leak

fuel pipes corroded at rear

oil leak at rear

Pass 20 May 2019 102,754 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 102,747 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 May 2018 96,179 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 96,179 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2017 88,965 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 83,354 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 77,441 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2014 72,630 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 May 2013 67,451 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 61,967 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 57,570 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2010 51,553 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2009 43,127 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2009 43,127 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 33,031 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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FX05 CUC is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 FX05 CUC, 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 FX05 CUC registered?

FX05 CUC is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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