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WU55 ZSX

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,387 mi
Last recorded67,387 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU55 ZSX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 67,387 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust blow at flexy section (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Aug 2025 67,387 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible Front Reg plate delaminated (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured Anti roll bar link broken (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust blow at flexy section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 65,939 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 65,939 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Shock absorber fluid leaking (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 64,096 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blowing on exhaust's down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 62,251 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front Reg plate cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 12 Sep 2022 62,251 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play TRACK ROD END EXC WORN (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front Reg plate cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 60,031 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres v/low outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 57,322 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm(forward) bushes are slightly delaminating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 55,089 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 52,289 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread low (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Sep 2018 52,289 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high dip too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 49,454 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 45,823 miles

Both Rear Tyres Bald on Inside Edges

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 39,924 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 39,919 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 33,741 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 30,330 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre perrished

offside rear ttre perrished

Fail 10 Sep 2013 30,330 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre perrished

offside rear ttre perrished

Pass 7 Sep 2012 27,247 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 23,872 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 19,779 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 14,878 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 11,508 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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WU55 ZSX is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver 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 WU55 ZSX, 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 WU55 ZSX registered?

WU55 ZSX is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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