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SV05 ORT

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Yellow Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,225 mi
Last recorded88,225 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV05 ORT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 88,225 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 85,617 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 85,078 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 84,820 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 82,790 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 78,495 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 57,180 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 54,759 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil pipe at filter housing corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2015 54,759 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil pipe at filter housing corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2014 36,069 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 36,069 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2014 65,653 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 33,362 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)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

oil low

Pass 30 May 2013 33,362 miles

oil low

Pass 12 Jun 2012 30,746 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 30,742 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 30,089 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 30,089 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 May 2009 22,697 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 15,440 miles

offside rear tyre worn on edges & close to legal limit

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 ORT is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Yellow with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 SV05 ORT, 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 SV05 ORT registered?

SV05 ORT is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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