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WX05 CYL

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

90,211 mi
Last recorded90,211 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 90,211 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2025 89,490 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 89,270 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 87,815 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 87,029 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 84,019 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 80,277 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 71,101 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 57,345 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 52,515 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 49,501 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 45,058 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Inner Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 39,181 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 34,355 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 31,436 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 31,240 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 26,190 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 20,544 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 CYL is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 CYL, 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 CYL registered?

WX05 CYL is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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The MOT history for WX05 CYL shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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