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WX05 AWH

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

52,622 mi
Last recorded52,622 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 52,622 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2025 50,909 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2025 50,907 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 48,405 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Jul 2024 48,045 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 44,557 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jul 2022 43,261 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 May 2021 43,175 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 42,515 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Inner Faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear 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 20 Apr 2019 41,545 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 40,830 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 39,860 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 37,212 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 33,773 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 32,340 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 31,647 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 29,589 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 27,048 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 24,128 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 19,333 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 17,738 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 17,738 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 AWH is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 AWH, 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 AWH registered?

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

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