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WN05 ZXJ

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Yellow Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

69,609 mi
Last recorded69,609 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN05 ZXJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 69,609 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 68,784 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 68,087 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 67,602 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 67,305 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 66,613 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 65,803 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 64,804 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 64,376 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 62,605 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 May 2016 60,758 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front tyres low on tread on center band

Fail 6 May 2016 60,757 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front tyres low on tread on center band

Fail 11 Apr 2015 59,051 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 59,051 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 57,262 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 55,338 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2012 52,379 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2011 44,591 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 37,721 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 28,796 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 20,993 miles

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 ZXJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Yellow with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 ZXJ, 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 WN05 ZXJ registered?

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

Is WN05 ZXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WN05 ZXJ shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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