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WH55 JFY

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

89,257 mi
Last recorded89,257 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWH55 JFY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 89,257 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 87,243 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 84,931 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 82,470 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 80,150 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 80,148 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2020 77,174 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 63,576 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 50,643 miles

Nearside Front Tyre perishing.

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing and slight damage on sidewall.

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing.

Offside Front Tyre perishing.

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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WH55 JFY is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black 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 WH55 JFY, 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 WH55 JFY registered?

WH55 JFY is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is WH55 JFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WH55 JFY 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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