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VU05 EER

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

106,011 mi
Last recorded106,011 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 EER
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2018 106,011 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 103,232 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Apr 2017 103,221 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 98,119 miles

nearside door mirror lens cracked

Fail 12 Mar 2016 97,995 miles

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

nearside door mirror lens cracked

Pass 27 Mar 2015 92,373 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 5 Mar 2014 85,790 miles

Offside rear and nearside rear tyres slightly perrished (small cracks in tread)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 68,838 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 56,044 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 49,877 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 49,637 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 42,837 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 36,579 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 36,514 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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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VU05 EER is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VU05 EER, 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 VU05 EER registered?

VU05 EER is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 22 May 2005.

Is VU05 EER safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU05 EER shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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