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VK55 GUU

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

130,699 mi
Last recorded130,699 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK55 GUU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 130,699 miles

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

front slam panel corroded

fuel filler neck corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2026 130,699 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

front slam panel corroded

fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2025 130,201 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2025 130,201 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake locking device missing bolt missing caliper (1.1.21 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 128,987 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

front slam panel slightly corroded

thorn in n/s/r tyre

Pass 10 Jul 2023 127,753 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 126,393 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main feed (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Jul 2022 126,391 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Main feed (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main feed (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 123,805 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 121,391 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Crossmember corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main feed corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main feed corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Jun 2020 121,391 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Crossmember corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main feed corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main feed corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 118,101 miles

Front crossmember corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 118,098 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Front crossmember corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 112,080 miles

Front crossmember corroded

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Tie bar mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear, inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 103,916 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front cross member corroded

offside rear tyre worn unevenly inner edge

Pass 18 Jul 2016 96,648 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 81,756 miles

Front crossmember corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside rear tyre 3mm tread depth

Pass 7 Jul 2014 64,425 miles

Front crossmember corroded

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

Fail 7 Jul 2014 64,422 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Front crossmember corroded

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 47,943 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 46,952 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 44,676 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 43,534 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 41,031 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 32,217 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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VK55 GUU is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver 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 VK55 GUU, 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 VK55 GUU registered?

VK55 GUU is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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