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FY55 LNO

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

118,948 mi
Last recorded118,948 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 LNO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 118,948 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 105,092 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 90,500 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 75,408 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2021 65,456 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 63,098 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 59,921 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 55,876 miles

Offside Front wheel tight to turn

Pass 29 Nov 2017 50,174 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 43,684 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 40,218 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Aug 2015 40,218 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 38,369 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 35,009 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 32,059 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 28,569 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 1 Sep 2011 28,559 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

N/S/F tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 7 Sep 2010 24,950 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 24,945 miles

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

both front wipers split at each end

Pass 8 Sep 2009 20,650 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 15,623 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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FY55 LNO is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FY55 LNO, 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 FY55 LNO registered?

FY55 LNO is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 13 September 2005.

Is FY55 LNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY55 LNO shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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