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WV55 DZO

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

79,998 mi
Last recorded79,998 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV55 DZO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 79,998 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside lens slightly deteriorated light output is not significantly reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm also wearing on outer edge 195/60/R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on outer edge and slightly perished 195/60/R15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge and slightly perished 195/60/R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 69,022 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2025 69,022 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lamps frosty (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 58,670 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 58,668 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 58,383 miles

Front and rear anti roll bar linkage bushes cracked/perished

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 57,744 miles

Front and rear anti roll bar linkage bushes perished/deteriorated

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 57,623 miles

Front and rear anti roll bar linkage bushes perished

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Light lens damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 56,702 miles

Front and rear anti roll bar linkage bushes perished

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Aug 2018 54,519 miles

Front and rear anti roll bar drop link bushes perished

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 52,039 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 49,566 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 47,249 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 47,249 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 44,529 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 42,000 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 38,839 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

os front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 23 Aug 2012 38,839 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

os front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 24 Aug 2011 35,070 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 29,438 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 24,772 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 18,791 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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WV55 DZO is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WV55 DZO, 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 WV55 DZO registered?

WV55 DZO is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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