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GV55 XXT

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

123,445 mi
Last recorded123,445 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 XXT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2025 123,445 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2024 123,392 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside 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))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 118,958 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 114,627 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2022 114,627 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 108,518 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 108,477 miles

Nearside Steering locking device ineffective track rod end lock nut loose (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 104,409 miles

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

auxiliary drive belt frayed

Fail 19 Oct 2020 104,381 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play + dust cover deteriorated (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

auxiliary drive belt frayed

Pass 24 Oct 2019 101,283 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 94,469 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 90,166 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Sep 2017 90,114 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure drop link detached (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 86,264 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Oct 2016 86,264 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 78,862 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 75,855 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 70,196 miles

Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 26 Mar 2014 70,196 miles

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

Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 26 Oct 2012 60,763 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 60,763 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 53,334 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 46,632 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 46,632 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 38,446 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 26,769 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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GV55 XXT is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey 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 GV55 XXT, 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 GV55 XXT registered?

GV55 XXT is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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