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VK55 GVC

2005 Mitsubishi Outlander

Red Petrol 2378cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,679 mi
Last recorded81,679 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander68,283 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK55 GVC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelOutlander
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,378cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 81,679 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2026 81,677 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2025 78,214 miles

Rear axle bushes collapsed- N/S/R lower track control arm bush worn

Vehicle exhibits corrosion to all underbody components

Fail 18 Jul 2025 78,214 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn BOTH bushes worn - marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axle bushes collapsed- N/S/R lower track control arm bush worn

Vehicle exhibits corrosion to all underbody components

Pass 18 Jul 2024 75,056 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2024 75,050 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2023 72,561 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Jul 2023 72,560 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced BOTH headlights have no pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Jul 2022 69,661 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2022 69,651 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH headlights poor pattens (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle O/S low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 65,904 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 65,903 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 63,016 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 58,500 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 53,315 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 49,076 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 46,505 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 43,441 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 41,117 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 38,008 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 35,411 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2011 31,338 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 28,238 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 24,598 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Outlander?

Based on 726,436 MOT tests across 75,074 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
8,010
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
75,074
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,278
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,050
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 4,007
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,610
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VK55 GVC is a 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander in Red with a 2,378cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 68,283 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Outlander fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,278 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VK55 GVC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Outlander typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Mitsubishi Outlander is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VK55 GVC is a 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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