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GY05 NVO

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1584cc

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MOT Status

Valid

Expires23 Jun 2027

Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)

Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

81,585 mi

Last recorded81,585 miles

Recorded on1 Jun 2026

Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 NVO

MakeMitsubishi

ModelLancer

Year2005

ColourBlue

Fuel typePetrol

Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail

Pass 1 Jun 2026 81,585 miles

Alternator belt in poor condition

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2026 81,585 miles

Alternator belt in poor condition

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 78,749 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2025 78,749 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected Showing white light (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2024 74,615 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component at rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2024 74,615 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component at rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 70,444 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2023 70,444 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 66,209 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor of vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor of vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2022 66,207 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Unable to test leveling device (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor of vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor of vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 61,749 miles

Pass 14 Sep 2020 56,385 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Sep 2020 56,385 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 45,671 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 41,264 miles

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

rear tyres cracking and wearing edges

Pass 7 Jun 2017 38,267 miles

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

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

Rear tyres perished on sidewalls advise renewal

Pass 13 Jun 2016 35,180 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 32,689 miles

Pass 10 Jun 2014 28,788 miles

cuts in side walls of both n/s tyres

Pass 14 Jun 2013 25,586 miles

Fail 14 Jun 2013 25,586 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 22,368 miles

Fail 16 Jun 2011 19,084 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 19,084 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Jun 2010 15,896 miles

Fail 28 May 2009 11,361 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 28 May 2009 11,361 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 8,825 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

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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GY05 NVO is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 GY05 NVO, 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 GY05 NVO registered?

GY05 NVO is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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The MOT history for GY05 NVO shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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