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WV55 XPT

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

62,689 mi
Last recorded62,689 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 62,689 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 61,666 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 60,373 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2024 60,373 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 59,181 miles

both rear tyres heavily split cracked and perished 195/60/15

Pass 9 Mar 2022 58,017 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 56,869 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 56,868 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2020 55,891 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 55,891 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2019 54,034 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 51,866 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 51,866 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 48,884 miles

front pads starting to wear low

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 18 Mar 2016 47,143 miles

trims fitted to outersills

Pass 23 Mar 2015 44,147 miles

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

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

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

Plastic sills fitted.

Rear tyres perishing.

Fail 23 Mar 2015 44,147 miles

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

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

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

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

Plastic sills fitted.

Rear tyres perishing.

Fail 31 Mar 2014 40,861 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear pads wearing low

wipers smeary

Pass 31 Mar 2014 40,861 miles

rear pads wearing low

wipers smeary

Pass 27 Feb 2013 38,013 miles

front tyres close to limit on edges

marks on front bumper

Pass 15 Mar 2012 34,298 miles

front tyres wearing low on edges

travel on handbrake lever could be improved

various bodywork damage

Pass 13 Sep 2010 27,509 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 22,974 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 22,974 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

both outer sills covers fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2008 18,582 miles

front brakr pads getting low offside front tyre and nearside front getting low on tread 3m outer sill covers fitted

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 XPT is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 WV55 XPT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WV55 XPT registered?

WV55 XPT is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 14 September 2005.

Is WV55 XPT safe to buy?

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