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J20 PEV

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

80,889 mi
Last recorded80,889 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ20 PEV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 80,889 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 80,555 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 79,790 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 78,556 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 78,250 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 76,343 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 74,968 miles

Nearside Rear 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 3 Oct 2018 67,809 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 66,463 miles

n/s to o/s front drop link dust covers becomming perished

o/s/r suspension leg becomming worn

unable to check outer sills fully due to sill covers

Fail 16 Dec 2017 66,442 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s to o/s front drop link dust covers becomming perished

o/s/r suspension leg becomming worn

unable to check outer sills fully due to sill covers

Pass 31 Dec 2016 63,244 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

engine management light on

Pass 19 Nov 2015 56,121 miles

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test.

Fail 14 Nov 2015 56,113 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test.

Pass 31 May 2014 46,066 miles

AS PER FAILURE

Fail 22 May 2014 45,783 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

1.slight damage to windscreen 2.slight damage to off side rear tyre outer side wall 3.slight play in near side front track rod end 4.off side front tyre wearing low on inside edge 5.front brake pads wearing low

Pass 4 Jun 2013 40,935 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2012 28,686 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 13,584 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

non standard exhaust

Pass 26 Oct 2009 12,591 miles

Non standard exhaust system fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2008 11,588 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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J20 PEV 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 J20 PEV, 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 J20 PEV registered?

J20 PEV is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 24 October 2005.

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