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FY05 EHC

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

130,066 mi
Last recorded130,066 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 EHC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 27 May 2025 130,066 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced spot welded not seamed (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced spot welded not seam welded (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting next to engine mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

slight corrosion evident on under body and components

Pass 15 Jun 2024 124,726 miles

underbody wax oiled

Fail 3 Apr 2024 124,612 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 120,027 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Mar 2023 120,017 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened front mounting point corroded away, mounting bush exposed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front inner pipes starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn suspension arm front bush splitting inside and out (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge down to 2.2 m/m (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split both ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 115,646 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened gearbox x member slight corrosion,not weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lenses slight tarnish (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes both sides slight deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 112,734 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also gearbox crossmember corroded,not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arm bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 112,732 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear,at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear,at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracking in treads down to cords depth 195 60 15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured broken (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also gearbox crossmember corroded,not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arm bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 111,004 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Mar 2020 111,003 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 109,042 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 106,981 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 106,980 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Both sides rear lower , chalked (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2017 104,071 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 98,314 miles

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

Rear Brake discs faces badly corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2015 85,292 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 28 Mar 2014 72,264 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 72,264 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 42,795 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 36,218 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Mar 2012 36,217 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 30,463 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 28,120 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 21,638 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 21,627 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 14,921 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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FY05 EHC 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 65.4%.

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 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 FY05 EHC, 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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FY05 EHC is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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