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SP55 ACF

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

63,676 mi
Last recorded63,676 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 ACF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 63,676 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 61,875 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 61,216 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber outer casing corroded but not leaking

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

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

Offside Rear shock absorber outer casing corroded but not leaking

Pass 3 Oct 2022 60,994 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber outer casing corroded

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

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

Offside Rear shock absorber outer casing corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2021 60,371 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 58,842 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 58,188 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 57,428 miles

All brake pipes greased

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 52,706 miles

Light misting of oil coming from transfer box area

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Jul 2017 52,682 miles

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Light misting of oil coming from transfer box area

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 49,039 miles

Brake pipes greased

Pass 6 Jul 2015 45,582 miles

nearside front tyre cracked in treads but not showing ply or cord/worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre cracked in treads but not showing ply or cord

offside front tyre cracked in treads but not showing ply or cord

offside rear tyre cracked in treads but not showing ply or cord

Pass 4 Jul 2014 42,889 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Jul 2013 38,858 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 38,680 miles

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 34,986 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 32,921 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 30,965 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 27,731 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 27,731 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 25,130 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2008 25,122 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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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SP55 ACF is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SP55 ACF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SP55 ACF registered?

SP55 ACF is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 28 September 2005.

Is SP55 ACF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP55 ACF shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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