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WX05 DHF

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

70,759 mi
Last recorded70,759 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX05 DHF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2025 70,759 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust gas recirculation valve missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 70,157 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

big bore exhaust fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2023 68,867 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

big bore exhaust fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2022 66,892 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

big bore exhaust fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2021 66,126 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall starting to split (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

big bore exhaust fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2020 65,352 miles

big bore exhaust fitted

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall starting to split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 64,230 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre small splits inner wall

slight corrosion both sides front floor

Pass 26 Nov 2018 61,220 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to front joint (6.1.2 (a))

stone chip windscreen

Pass 23 Nov 2017 58,213 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

slight corrosion front macpherson struts

Pass 25 Nov 2016 55,193 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to centre joint (7.1.2)

big bore exhaust fitted

slight corrosion front struts

Pass 13 Nov 2015 52,033 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint (7.1.2)

big bore exhaust fitted

slight corrosion both front struts

Fail 21 Oct 2015 51,934 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

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

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

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)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 46,985 miles

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

both nearside tyres wearing on inner edges

front strut casings rusty

nearside front tyre cracking in tread

rear tyres getting low on tread

Pass 9 Nov 2013 42,804 miles

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

blue tint to front sidelights

front suspension struts rusty

offside door mirror glass cracked

Pass 8 Nov 2012 39,800 miles

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

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

big bore exhaust fitted

blue tint to front sidelights

Pass 7 Nov 2011 37,049 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 33,588 miles

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

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

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

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

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 2 Nov 2010 33,579 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2009 29,108 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 23,407 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 DHF is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 DHF, 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 DHF registered?

WX05 DHF is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 8 June 2005.

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