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GP05 VUK

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

184,069 mi
Last recorded184,069 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP05 VUK
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 184,069 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Rear subframe undersealed

Pass 8 Aug 2024 179,648 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 173,703 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 167,871 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 145,448 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2021 145,357 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 113,643 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 97,979 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 97,979 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 83,147 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 83,147 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 54,588 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 44,519 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 1 Aug 2015 37,524 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 34,359 miles

both rear tyres slightly perrished

Pass 18 Jul 2013 31,867 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 29,712 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 26,656 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 23,143 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 19,157 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 15,119 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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GP05 VUK 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 GP05 VUK, 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 GP05 VUK registered?

GP05 VUK is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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