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WX05 AUW

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

79,832 mi
Last recorded79,832 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX05 AUW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 79,832 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 79,404 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 78,799 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 78,140 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 77,412 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 75,753 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 74,881 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 73,071 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 69,223 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 64,473 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 63,140 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 53,578 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2010 35,744 miles

Oil leak

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

front exhaust heat seal insecure

n/s/f o/s/f and n/s/r o/s/r disc slighty pitted

Pass 23 Jun 2010 35,744 miles

Oil leak

front exhaust heat seal insecure

n/s/f o/s/f and n/s/r o/s/r disc slighty pitted

Pass 9 Jun 2009 31,263 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 25,482 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 AUW is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 WX05 AUW, 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

How do I check the history of WX05 AUW?

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What year was WX05 AUW registered?

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

Is WX05 AUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for WX05 AUW shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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