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GF55 CLV

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

62,420 mi
Last recorded62,420 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 CLV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 62,420 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2025 58,466 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 45,532 miles

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

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

Steering & Suspension Components Corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Four Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Jun 2024 45,532 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached Broken (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached Broken (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering & Suspension Components Corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Four Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 45,195 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 43,930 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 43,165 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears have heavy surface corrossion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 41,969 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 40,201 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 38,553 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 38,553 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 36,588 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 34,305 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 31,627 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 31,627 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 29,321 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 25,663 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 25,663 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 23,370 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 19,842 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 19,842 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 15,187 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 11,841 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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GF55 CLV is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 GF55 CLV, 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 GF55 CLV registered?

GF55 CLV is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is GF55 CLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF55 CLV shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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