CarVerify

Free Car Check

WX05 DKV

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Petrol 1997cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

94,714 mi
Last recorded94,714 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mitsubishi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2026 94,714 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2025 90,850 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2024 88,055 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 87,140 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 84,135 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 81,818 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 79,012 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 74,536 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 74,536 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 68,462 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Jun 2017 68,453 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 59,225 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 59,220 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)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 50,587 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 48,364 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 44,336 miles

slight play offside front drop link

Pass 25 Apr 2012 37,047 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 35,983 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 32,994 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 29,861 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 12 May 2008 21,862 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
Full Mitsubishi Lancer reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

WX05 DKV is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DKV, 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

How do I check the history of WX05 DKV?

You can check the full history of WX05 DKV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was WX05 DKV registered?

WX05 DKV is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 18 May 2005.

Is WX05 DKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WX05 DKV shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WX05 DKV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on WX05 DKV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.