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YE05 NGZ

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

106,873 mi
Last recorded106,873 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE05 NGZ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 106,873 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear chassi rails have corrosion

both rear inner sills corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2023 100,032 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 93,646 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing on edges and damaged in tread

both headlamps misty

both rear chassi rusty

both rear inner sills rusty

o/s/r floor rusted and holed

Fail 10 Nov 2022 93,646 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing on edges and damaged in tread

both headlamps misty

both rear chassi rusty

both rear inner sills rusty

o/s/r floor rusted and holed

Pass 12 Nov 2021 89,575 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front inner sills rusty

both rear chassi rusty

both rear floors rusty

both rear inner sills rusty

o/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 11 Nov 2020 85,294 miles

Front coil springs corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (4.5.3 (a) (i))

both inner arches rusty

front and rear subframes corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2020 85,294 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam bulb not secure (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

front and rear subframes corroded

Front coil springs corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (4.5.3 (a) (i))

both inner arches rusty

Pass 12 Nov 2019 80,509 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both floor to sills rusty

both rear chassis rails rusty

Fail 12 Nov 2019 80,505 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both floor to sills rusty

both rear chassis rails rusty

Pass 8 Dec 2018 75,629 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear chassi rusty

tested on a wet day

Fail 7 Dec 2018 75,625 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear chassi rusty

tested on a wet day

Pass 14 Dec 2017 70,344 miles

front and rear sub frames have slight rust spots

tested on a wet day

Pass 9 Dec 2016 64,339 miles

front sub frame has rust spots

oil around transfer box

Fail 9 Dec 2016 64,339 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

front sub frame has rust spots

oil around transfer box

Pass 15 Dec 2015 58,323 miles

Front subframe has light rusting

Handbrake high

Oil around front transfere box

Pass 12 Dec 2014 52,934 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 46,363 miles

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

wipers smirey

Pass 17 Dec 2012 38,676 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 38,229 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 37,967 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 34,250 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 32,635 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 28,273 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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YE05 NGZ is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 YE05 NGZ, 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 YE05 NGZ registered?

YE05 NGZ is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 19 May 2005.

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