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WG55 ZKS

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,367 mi
Last recorded111,367 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG55 ZKS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 111,367 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth inner edge 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 103,395 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under wheel arch to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 94,707 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement play in D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush deteriorated causing movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread perished inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 85,919 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 77,831 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

corrosion to the exhaust

corrosion to the front sub frame and suspension

oil leak sump

perishing to n/s/r tyre

slight corrosion to the brake pipe

spare tyre is worn

surface corrosion to the under body

Fail 29 Nov 2021 77,831 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

corrosion to the exhaust

corrosion to the front sub frame and suspension

oil leak sump

perishing to n/s/r tyre

slight corrosion to the brake pipe

spare tyre is worn

surface corrosion to the under body

Pass 24 Nov 2020 76,827 miles

2 exhaust mounts broken

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

corrosion to the exhausst

corrosion to the inner sills

covers on sills

oil leak from sump

perishing to the n/s/r tyre

under body corrosion

Fail 23 Nov 2020 76,827 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

2 exhaust mounts broken

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

corrosion to the exhausst

corrosion to the inner sills

covers on sills

oil leak from sump

perishing to the n/s/r tyre

under body corrosion

Pass 22 Nov 2019 74,591 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive rusty sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 70,084 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

engine sump slightly corroded and slight leak

Fail 5 Dec 2018 70,084 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

engine sump slightly corroded and slight leak

Pass 3 Apr 2018 63,535 miles

Front and rear suspension rusty

Fail 31 Mar 2018 63,535 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front and rear suspension rusty

Pass 5 May 2016 51,291 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 51,287 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/60x15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 50,154 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 43,769 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on edge

Pass 31 Jan 2014 39,243 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 33,443 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 28,579 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 26,783 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 24,635 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 24,635 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 18,089 miles

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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WG55 ZKS is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WG55 ZKS, 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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WG55 ZKS is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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