2005 Mitsubishi Lancer 1.6L Petrol · AV05 FNE
2005 Mitsubishi Lancer (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 113,194 miles. MOT expired on 01 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI LANCER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,194 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AV05 FNE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 14/04/2026
- 113,194 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AV05 FNE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer (AV05 FNE) between February 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 April 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
AV05 FNE Mileage History
- 06/02/202381,079 mi
- 29/02/202486,941 mi+5,862 mi
- 21/02/2025100,560 mi+13,619 mi
- 24/03/2026113,168 mi+12,608 mi
- 14/04/2026113,194 mi+26 mi
Average of roughly 10,085 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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