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SO05 UWR

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

46,705 mi
Last recorded46,705 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO05 UWR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 46,705 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2025 46,668 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure Bracket Snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 44,811 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

General corrosion underneath

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2024 44,790 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

General corrosion underneath

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 39,024 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

various suspension components has age related corrosion

Pass 19 May 2022 31,356 miles
Fail 18 May 2022 31,349 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 27,540 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 25,510 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 19,900 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 19,796 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 19,593 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 19,593 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear slighty corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 19,393 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside and offside rear tyres perished - no cord exposed

offside front and rear wiper blades torn

Pass 18 Jul 2014 19,081 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Jul 2013 18,807 miles

O/S/F TYRE BALDING ON EDGES

Pass 31 Jul 2012 18,464 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 17,867 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 17,867 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 16,371 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 13,943 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 11,529 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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SO05 UWR is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 SO05 UWR, 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 SO05 UWR registered?

SO05 UWR is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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