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VK55 XVL

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

84,823 mi
Last recorded84,823 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK55 XVL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 84,823 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2025 84,777 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))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 83,574 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 81,658 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 77,378 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 72,957 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 69,155 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 63,835 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner and outer edges

Offside Front cv gator perhished

Fail 16 Apr 2019 63,835 miles

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing wheel nut missing stud damaged (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre worn inner and outer edges

Offside Front cv gator perhished

Pass 4 Apr 2018 58,614 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 58,614 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 53,147 miles

ADVISE 3 TYRES CLOSE TO WEAR BARS

Pass 4 Apr 2016 47,023 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 43,074 miles

rear brake pads low

Fail 12 Feb 2014 38,491 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 38,491 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 35,075 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 32,059 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 26,731 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 21,362 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 16,532 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 XVL is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 XVL, 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 VK55 XVL registered?

VK55 XVL is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is VK55 XVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK55 XVL shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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