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VU05 EUT

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

91,390 mi
Last recorded91,390 miles
Recorded on24 May 2013
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 EUT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Fail 24 May 2013 91,390 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

some wear play nearside steering rack end

Pass 24 May 2013 91,390 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

some wear play nearside steering rack end

Pass 12 Mar 2012 83,983 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 80,765 miles

power steering pipe damp with power steering fluid

slight play in offside steering arm inner joint

Pass 18 Feb 2010 72,127 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 59,566 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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VU05 EUT is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EUT, 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 VU05 EUT registered?

VU05 EUT is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 15 March 2005.

Is VU05 EUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU05 EUT shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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