2005 Mitsubishi Lancer 1.6L Petrol · CE55 LVR
2005 Mitsubishi Lancer (1.6L, petrol). First registered 22 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 60,223 miles. MOT valid until 08 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI LANCER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 60,223 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CE55 LVR Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/07/2026
- 60,223 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CE55 LVR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer (CE55 LVR) between August 2008 and July 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 10 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))”.
CE55 LVR Mileage History
- 20/08/200823,161 mi
- 20/08/200823,161 mi
- 18/08/200930,793 mi+7,632 mi
- 18/08/201037,658 mi+6,865 mi
- 18/08/201037,658 mi
- 16/08/201142,287 mi+4,629 mi
- 15/08/201244,730 mi+2,443 mi
- 15/08/201244,730 mi
- 19/08/201345,773 mi+1,043 mi
- 06/10/201546,957 mi+1,184 mi
- 30/09/201649,416 mi+2,459 mi
- 28/09/201751,323 mi+1,907 mi
- 04/10/201852,534 mi+1,211 mi
- 04/10/201954,337 mi+1,803 mi
- 08/10/202055,603 mi+1,266 mi
- 08/10/202055,606 mi+3 mi
- 18/10/202156,184 mi+578 mi
- 11/10/202256,906 mi+722 mi
- 03/10/202357,572 mi+666 mi
- 15/04/202557,708 mi+136 mi
- 09/04/202660,214 mi+2,506 mi
- 10/07/202660,223 mi+9 mi
- 10/07/202660,223 mi
Average of roughly 2,072 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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