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KW55 YVJ

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

68,541 mi
Last recorded68,541 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW55 YVJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc
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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 68,541 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 65,946 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 63,557 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 61,848 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 58,695 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 55,825 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 55,825 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 52,828 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 48,945 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 48,945 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit loose terminals. (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 45,437 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 41,968 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 41,968 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 38,364 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 34,447 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 30,774 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 30,774 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 27,551 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres are deterioated and cracking

nearside front windscreen wiper is split

Pass 29 Aug 2012 27,551 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres are deterioated and cracking

nearside front windscreen wiper is split

Pass 30 Aug 2011 24,598 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 21,311 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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KW55 YVJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 KW55 YVJ, 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 KW55 YVJ registered?

KW55 YVJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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The MOT history for KW55 YVJ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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