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SW55 EVO

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

57,456 mi
Last recorded57,456 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW55 EVO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 57,456 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 55,546 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 53,771 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 52,346 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 52,096 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 51,941 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 51,923 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 50,421 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 49,670 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 47,700 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 43,800 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 39,236 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 35,053 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 27,935 miles

N/S wiper blade split

N/S/F tyre outer edge worn low

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 20,671 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 20,601 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.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)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 16,843 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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SW55 EVO is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 SW55 EVO, 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 SW55 EVO registered?

SW55 EVO is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 30 December 2005.

Is SW55 EVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW55 EVO shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SW55 EVO have outstanding finance?

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