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WX05 DJO

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

130,464 mi
Last recorded130,464 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 130,464 miles

Exhaust noisy

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Aug 2025 128,842 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 2 Aug 2025 128,842 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 25 May 2024 127,810 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 126,837 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 122,546 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 119,591 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 116,758 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt dust cover slightly split (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 108,925 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 95,689 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 89,420 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 89,420 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 79,378 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 79,378 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 67,921 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2014 67,858 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 61,407 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 57,671 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2012 57,671 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 50,382 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 41,483 miles

N/S/F Tyre just starting to wear on inner edge.

N/S/R Tyre just starting to wear on inner edge

Fail 13 Sep 2010 41,483 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

N/S/F Tyre just starting to wear on inner edge.

N/S/R Tyre just starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 7 Sep 2009 33,852 miles

Exhaust frontpipe starting to crack

Pass 18 Sep 2008 25,335 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 25,335 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 29 May 2008 21,842 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 DJO is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DJO, 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 DJO registered?

WX05 DJO is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 24 May 2005.

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