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WD05 TLJ

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

75,167 mi
Last recorded75,167 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD05 TLJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 75,167 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 74,477 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 73,182 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 72,463 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2023 72,446 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 71,718 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 71,493 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 71,111 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 68,609 miles

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 66,155 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 66,148 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 11 May 2017 60,510 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 56,739 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 May 2016 56,739 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 TLJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in White with a 2,000cc 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 WD05 TLJ, 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

How do I check the history of WD05 TLJ?

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What year was WD05 TLJ registered?

WD05 TLJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is WD05 TLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WD05 TLJ 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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