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WN55 ZCV

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

127,255 mi
Last recorded127,255 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN55 ZCV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 127,255 miles

Front Lower crossbeam corroded

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear droplink bushes perished

Nearside washer inop

Offside Rear brake noise

Rear disc backplates corroded

Rear sill/arch returns surface corrosion

wet weather

Pass 16 Jan 2025 121,756 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 116,076 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre worn

Nearside Rear brake disc shield corroded

Rear roll bar bushes perished/cracking

Pass 20 Jan 2023 109,579 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 103,471 miles

suspension components have surface corrosion (normal for vehicle age)

Pass 26 Jan 2021 97,347 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 92,260 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 92,259 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 84,716 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 79,678 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit +out of shape + perrished an splitting (4.1.E.1)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

covers & shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 28 Jan 2017 73,577 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 66,566 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 60,087 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 56,095 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2014 55,971 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2013 48,484 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 40,683 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 31,279 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 23,098 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 14,461 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 ZCV is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 ZCV, 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 ZCV registered?

WN55 ZCV is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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