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FY05 EHS

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

112,853 mi
Last recorded112,853 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 112,853 miles

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

Vehicle has slight corrosion underneath

Pass 1 Apr 2025 103,762 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle has slight corrosion underneath

Pass 22 Mar 2024 91,837 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 87,742 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 86,861 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 86,859 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 84,571 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 80,543 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 75,655 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 71,902 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 66,597 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 61,372 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 55,882 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 47,159 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 40,240 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 31,982 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 26,937 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 26,934 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 21,350 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 EHS is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 FY05 EHS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY05 EHS registered?

FY05 EHS is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 17 March 2005.

Is FY05 EHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY05 EHS shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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