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WD05 GKU

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

70,593 mi
Last recorded70,593 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD05 GKU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 70,593 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

various suspension components corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2025 69,366 miles

Corrosion on all front & rear suspension components shocks, springs etc

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 66,695 miles

Front front exhaust / fexi pipe deteriorating

Front suspension components corroded

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 62,693 miles

Front [section of exhaust is corroded but not to excess]

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 57,010 miles

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating

exhaust system rusty

Pass 19 Mar 2021 54,010 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust system rusty

front radiator support corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2020 49,398 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

travel in handbrake

Pass 22 Mar 2019 42,420 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 37,317 miles

some play in rear trailing arm bushes

Fail 21 Mar 2018 37,317 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords age cracking (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords age cracking (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres age cracking and wearing low

some play in rear trailing arm bushes

Pass 4 Apr 2017 33,358 miles

both rear tyres age cracking

some play in both rear trailing arm bushes

Fail 3 Apr 2017 33,358 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both rear tyres age cracking

some play in both rear trailing arm bushes

Pass 19 Apr 2016 29,065 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 27,743 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2014 25,504 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 23,262 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 20,828 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 18,433 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 15,935 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 11,996 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 8,294 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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WD05 GKU is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 WD05 GKU, 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 WD05 GKU registered?

WD05 GKU is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 30 July 2005.

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