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WV05 FTD

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

86,371 mi
Last recorded86,371 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV05 FTD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 86,371 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Dec 2023 81,251 miles

Offside Front inner steering rack joint slight play (inner tie rod)

Fail 8 Dec 2023 81,251 miles

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

Offside Front inner steering rack joint slight play (inner tie rod)

Pass 2 Dec 2022 71,727 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2022 71,721 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 63,650 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 55,600 miles

Both rear tyres stepping on inner edges

Slight play in o/s steering rack knuckles

Pass 19 Dec 2019 51,985 miles

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

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides front & nearside worn low 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides rear & inner edges worn uneven (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 45,339 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 45,335 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel no reserve travel on rbt (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 38,462 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Dec 2016 30,961 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 26,356 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 23,784 miles

both rear tyres perishing and split

slight splits in both front wiper blades

Pass 2 May 2014 21,076 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 18,744 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 15,715 miles

front roll bar links starting to perish

rear tyres starting to perish and crack slightly

Pass 18 May 2011 13,169 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 10,559 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 7,967 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 5,225 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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WV05 FTD is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WV05 FTD, 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 WV05 FTD registered?

WV05 FTD is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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