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MK05 PUO

2005 Mitsubishi Outlander

Grey Petrol 2378cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

85,239 mi
Last recorded85,239 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander68,283 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK05 PUO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelOutlander
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,378cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 85,239 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 May 2025 85,237 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade missing both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2024 85,035 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 84,678 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 84,262 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 83,522 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 83,283 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 82,770 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 82,758 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle o/s/f heavily binding on (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached corroded through (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened spring cup corroded through spring dropped on leg (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2018 82,220 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 81,711 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 81,711 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2016 81,259 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 80,767 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 80,233 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 79,674 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 78,818 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 78,796 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 May 2011 74,923 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 72,294 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 72,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2009 59,891 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 43,767 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Outlander?

Based on 726,436 MOT tests across 75,074 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
8,010
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
75,074
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,278
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,050
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 4,007
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,610
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MK05 PUO is a 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander in Grey with a 2,378cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 68,283 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Outlander fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,278 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MK05 PUO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Outlander typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Mitsubishi Outlander is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MK05 PUO registered?

MK05 PUO is a 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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The MOT history for MK05 PUO 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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