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HD05 BZM

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

85,088 mi
Last recorded85,088 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD05 BZM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 85,088 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 79,605 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 72,856 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2024 72,789 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine sump plug leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2024 72,730 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements board less than 11mm, letters less than 79mm in height (0.1 (d))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle underside thick with black rust proofing

Pass 26 Feb 2022 70,613 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 65,944 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2019 54,799 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 54,790 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 50,382 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 47,239 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 42,752 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 39,381 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 34,936 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 30,496 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 26,063 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 22,104 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 17,257 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 13,646 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 7,889 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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HD05 BZM is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 HD05 BZM, 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 HD05 BZM registered?

HD05 BZM is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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