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W66 EVO

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

65,914 mi
Last recorded65,914 miles
Recorded on24 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW66 EVO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2026 65,914 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2025 65,674 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 65,171 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 64,064 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 61,569 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Jun 2022 61,569 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 60,553 miles

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 Jul 2019 60,067 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 60,050 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 59,277 miles

Offside Rear slight play in top ball joint

Pass 8 Jul 2016 58,763 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 57,439 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 55,475 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 52,408 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 46,647 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 45,256 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

one securing bolt missing from offside headlamp though not insecure

power steering pipe not in its clip under bonnet though not in secure but pulley and belt runs quite close

Fail 28 Jun 2011 45,256 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

appears to be no catalytic converter fitted

one securing bolt missing from offside headlamp though not insecure

power steering pipe not in its clip under bonnet though not in secure but pulley and belt runs quite close

Pass 5 Jul 2010 42,166 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 37,909 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 36,195 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 36,195 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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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W66 EVO is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 W66 EVO, 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 W66 EVO registered?

W66 EVO is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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