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SV05 GFG

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

30,190 mi
Last recorded30,190 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV05 GFG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Jun 2026 30,190 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Front end of rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2025 26,505 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes covered (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 May 2025 26,332 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes covered (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 May 2024 20,901 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

underside well undersealed

Pass 4 May 2023 17,620 miles

underside heavily coated

Pass 5 May 2022 16,778 miles

underside heavily coated/waxoyled

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light slight damage (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2021 15,852 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

underside heavily coated/waxoyled

Pass 4 Jun 2020 15,172 miles

underside heavily coated/waxoyled

Pass 23 May 2019 14,595 miles

underside heavily coated/waxoyled

Pass 24 May 2018 13,769 miles

both sides front lower suspension arms rear bushes deteriorated

radiator support crossmember badly corroded

slight tear in both wiper rubbers

various front suspension components getting rusty

Pass 24 May 2017 12,836 miles

both rear and n/s front brake disc surfaces corroded

both rear coil springs getting quite rusty

Pass 18 May 2016 11,928 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 10,772 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s front and rear brake discs slightly corroded/pitted around outer edges

n/s rear valve stem slightly perished

Pass 4 Jun 2014 9,756 miles

both front tyres wearing slightly at outer edges

Fail 28 May 2014 9,745 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing slightly at outer edges

Pass 23 May 2013 8,869 miles

o/s rear brake gripping slightly

Pass 31 May 2012 7,938 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 6,758 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 5,748 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 4,742 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 3,542 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 3,542 miles

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

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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SV05 GFG is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,584cc 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 SV05 GFG, 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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SV05 GFG is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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