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GY55 EFS

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

99,127 mi
Last recorded99,127 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY55 EFS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 99,127 miles

Front exhaust flexi poor and heat shield loose

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

Fail 25 Jul 2025 99,127 miles

Front exhaust flexi poor and heat shield loose

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 90,259 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 82,519 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 73,525 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2022 73,525 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 62,273 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 54,985 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 54,982 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 49,500 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 40,531 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 32,479 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2017 32,460 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 24,415 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 20,416 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 20,416 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 18,202 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 15,992 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 14,216 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 31 Oct 2011 12,273 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Oct 2010 10,226 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 7,770 miles

near side front tyre slight damagd

Pass 29 Oct 2008 5,225 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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GY55 EFS 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 GY55 EFS, 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 GY55 EFS registered?

GY55 EFS is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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The MOT history for GY55 EFS 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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