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ST05 HZB

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

37,367 mi
Last recorded37,367 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST05 HZB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2025 37,367 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2025 37,364 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 35,111 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 33,899 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 32,546 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 32,546 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 30,918 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 30,739 miles

both front wipers torn but still clear windscreen correctly

both rear coil springs slightly corroded

both rear tyres cracked and perished all over

Fail 31 Jul 2020 30,738 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

both front wipers torn but still clear windscreen correctly

both rear coil springs slightly corroded

both rear tyres cracked and perished all over

Pass 16 Apr 2019 30,223 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 29,498 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 29,480 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust joint between mid and rear exhaust is heavily corroded away

Pass 1 May 2017 28,759 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust back box has a bracket broken but exhaust system still supported at time of mot test

Pass 26 Apr 2016 27,425 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 25,945 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 25,945 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 24,204 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 21,680 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 19,742 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 17,297 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 17,296 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 15,586 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 13,546 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 11,380 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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ST05 HZB is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ST05 HZB, 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 ST05 HZB registered?

ST05 HZB is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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