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WX05 CYW

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,314 mi
Last recorded81,314 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 19 May 2026 81,314 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 81,299 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 81,159 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 79,930 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 78,542 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 67,847 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 60,792 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both rear upper (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 55,828 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 54,642 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 53,075 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 49,952 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 45,769 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 42,232 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 37,508 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 32,321 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 27,856 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)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 24,258 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 CYW 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 100%.

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 CYW, 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 WX05 CYW registered?

WX05 CYW is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 11 March 2005.

Is WX05 CYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for WX05 CYW shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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