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WN05 PCV

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

138,110 mi
Last recorded138,110 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN05 PCV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 138,110 miles

front to rear tyre profiles different

Fail 16 Apr 2026 138,110 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm worn badly inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

front to rear tyre profiles different

vehicle overheated on exit

Pass 9 Apr 2025 112,657 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm, outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 91,261 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 91,051 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant leak radiator ()

Pass 14 Apr 2023 69,949 miles

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

vehicle over heating

Fail 11 Apr 2023 69,941 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

vehicle over heating

Pass 28 Feb 2022 57,969 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 56,579 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 55,755 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 52,659 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 52,659 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear brake has slightly restricted movement

Pass 22 Feb 2018 49,020 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 44,592 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 40,039 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 40,039 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 34,925 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 33,588 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 32,262 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 31,107 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 29,935 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 28,181 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

all tyres perishing

Pass 11 Jun 2009 26,005 miles

All tyres perished

All tyres treads are getting low

Pass 28 Apr 2008 23,004 miles

All tyres are perished in tread areas

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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WN05 PCV is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 WN05 PCV, 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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What year was WN05 PCV registered?

WN05 PCV is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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