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VD04 RRW

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

89,173 mi
Last recorded89,173 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVD04 RRW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 89,173 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front/rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s n/s front/rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front/rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

plastic covers fitted over s ills

Fail 7 Jul 2026 89,173 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front/rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s n/s front/rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front/rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

plastic covers fitted over s ills

Pass 7 Jul 2025 84,717 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s n/s front/rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front/rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

plastic covers over sills

Pass 17 Jul 2024 80,477 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front/rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s n/s front/rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 73,126 miles

Coil spring corroded front/rear o/s n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front/rear both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front/rear inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 68,948 miles

Coil spring corroded BOTH FRONT/REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT\REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT/REAR BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FRONT/REAR (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 65,140 miles

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

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT/REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s n/s front/rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front/rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 61,579 miles

Coil spring corroded o/s n/s front/rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front/rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all front/rear suspension corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2019 57,961 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front/rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

all front/rear suspension slightly corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2018 51,448 miles

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

all front/rear suspension and coil springs corroded

exhaust brackets corroded

plastic covers over sills

Pass 19 Jul 2017 50,293 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded all round (2.4.C.1b)

plastic outer oversills fitted both sides

Fail 14 Jul 2017 50,249 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement droplink (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded all round (2.4.C.1b)

plastic outer oversills fitted both sides

Pass 20 Jul 2016 46,848 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

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

plastic oversills fitted

Fail 19 Jul 2016 46,843 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

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

plastic oversills fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2015 41,758 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 35,608 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 29,195 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2013 29,195 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 18,738 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 16,657 miles

Slight scuffing to N/S/R tyrewall

Fail 11 Jul 2011 16,657 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight scuffing to N/S/R tyrewall

Pass 13 Jul 2010 14,510 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 11,924 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 8,593 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 8,593 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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VD04 RRW is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 VD04 RRW, 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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VD04 RRW is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 30 July 2005.

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