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WX05 AUU

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

114,318 mi
Last recorded114,318 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX05 AUU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 114,318 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 114,312 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 26 Sep 2024 114,310 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 5 Aug 2021 114,069 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 26 Jan 2019 113,913 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 112,937 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 Dec 2017 112,863 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o,s,f sub frame corroded (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion n,s,f sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear 1 of 2 side lights inop

Pass 20 Dec 2016 107,904 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 98,695 miles

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall skuffed/worn

strong advise! nearside front tyre no tread outer edge

strong advise! offside front tyre no tread inner edge

Pass 29 Dec 2014 90,968 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 84,880 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 81,446 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 72,075 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 67,268 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 57,438 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 45,244 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 33,272 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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WX05 AUU is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 WX05 AUU, 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 WX05 AUU registered?

WX05 AUU is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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