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WR05 UFZ

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,369 mi
Last recorded104,369 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR05 UFZ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc
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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 104,369 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Inner tread distorted (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Jun 2025 104,369 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Inner tread distorted (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2024 95,205 miles
Fail 28 May 2024 95,205 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2023 85,691 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Inner tyre tread distorted (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2022 77,242 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 72,282 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2021 72,269 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 71,046 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 71,046 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2019 69,640 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 68,346 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 68,335 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 65,355 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (7.1.2)

Exhaust system overall poor condition!

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 May 2016 63,522 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 60,738 miles

Exhaust system corroded

N/S/f tyre tread getting low

O/S/F tyre tread getting low

O/S/R brake pad on limit

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 59,699 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 57,723 miles

front & rear brake pads getting low

Pass 17 Apr 2012 56,131 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 52,360 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 48,678 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 48,678 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 May 2009 45,069 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 31,451 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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WR05 UFZ is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WR05 UFZ, 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 WR05 UFZ registered?

WR05 UFZ is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 7 June 2005.

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