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WV55 DZS

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

64,330 mi
Last recorded64,330 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV55 DZS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 64,330 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 64,316 miles

Front Front Cross member corroded

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

Nearside Front nearside front fog not working pre2018

Plastic sill covers fitted to nearside and offside not allowing full inspection to some areas

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Oct 2024 64,315 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Front Cross member corroded

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

Nearside Front nearside front fog not working pre2018

Plastic sill covers fitted to nearside and offside not allowing full inspection to some areas

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 63,898 miles

front and rear reg plated de-laminating

Pass 6 Sep 2022 63,152 miles

Nearside Front cross member corroded

Nearside Rear slightly corroded

Offside Rear slightly corroded

Rear reg plate de-laminating

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Pass 9 Sep 2021 62,001 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge center on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner valance (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner valance (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 60,755 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 59,188 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 59,188 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 56,708 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 54,659 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 52,469 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 50,450 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 48,190 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 48,190 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 45,488 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 45,488 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 42,405 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 38,513 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

nearside front tyre sidewall cracked/perished

Pass 12 Aug 2010 33,078 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside and offside front anti roll bar link bushes starting to perish.

Pass 20 Aug 2009 28,865 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 23,368 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 DZS is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue 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 DZS, 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 DZS registered?

WV55 DZS is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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The MOT history for WV55 DZS shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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