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WD05 TVU

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

87,994 mi
Last recorded87,994 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD05 TVU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 87,994 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2025 84,931 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 81,374 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 78,237 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 70,497 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 59,407 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 57,022 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 53,915 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 53,907 miles

Brake lever pivot has excessive wear or free play Excessive handbrake travel. (1.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall badly perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also close to limit on edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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 TVU is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 TVU, 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 TVU?

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What year was WD05 TVU registered?

WD05 TVU is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 October 2005.

Is WD05 TVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WD05 TVU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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