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WV55 OEC

2005 Mitsubishi Outlander

Grey Petrol 2378cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

174,543 mi
Last recorded174,543 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander68,283 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV55 OEC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelOutlander
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,378cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Fail 7 Apr 2026 174,543 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2024 161,536 miles

Front Both Shock Slight Corroded

Front Cross Member Bar Corroded

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 May 2024 161,089 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

front cross member under radiator is corroded

handbrake efficiency only just met @ 16%

o/s and n/s/f shock absorber external casings are corroded, but not seriously weakened

Pass 17 May 2023 148,553 miles

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

vehicle underbody general rust and rear subframe rusty

Pass 10 May 2022 145,286 miles

vehicle underbody general rust and rear subframe rusty

Fail 11 Apr 2022 145,283 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 138,236 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2021 138,226 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2020 137,343 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2020 137,343 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 132,495 miles

Nearside Rear trailing arm bush perished

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

Offside Rear trailing arm bush perished

Pass 19 Apr 2018 126,116 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2018 126,104 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm 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 24 Apr 2017 118,543 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 111,032 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 100,188 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2015 100,188 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 91,330 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 91,330 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 83,545 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2013 83,545 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 77,041 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 70,283 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 58,938 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2009 43,926 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 29,013 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2008 29,013 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Outlander?

Based on 726,436 MOT tests across 75,074 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
8,010
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
75,074
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,278
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,050
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 4,007
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,610
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WV55 OEC is a 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander in Grey with a 2,378cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

Across all 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 68,283 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 Outlander fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,278 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WV55 OEC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Outlander typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Mitsubishi Outlander is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WV55 OEC is a 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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