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WN55 VAY

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

86,929 mi
Last recorded86,929 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN55 VAY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 86,929 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 75,266 miles

Coolant level low

Handbrake lever travel high

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 62,940 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 47,129 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Power steering fluid low

Underbody lightly corroded

Pass 12 May 2022 37,079 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 36,969 miles

Exhaust joints corroded

Front Tyres wearing on edges

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front door has dent

Pass 7 Nov 2016 36,655 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both and wearing on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 35,815 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Front tyres wearing inner and outer edges

Fail 23 Oct 2015 35,815 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Front tyres wearing inner and outer edges

Pass 17 Oct 2014 32,812 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Oct 2014 32,812 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 31,450 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 30,153 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 28,810 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 25,536 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 21,478 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 15,850 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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WN55 VAY is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 WN55 VAY, 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 WN55 VAY registered?

WN55 VAY is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 17 October 2005.

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