2005 Mitsubishi Lancer 1.6L Petrol · DG55 EHD
2005 Mitsubishi Lancer (1.6L, petrol). First registered 28 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 127,423 miles. MOT valid until 21 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI LANCER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,423 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
DG55 EHD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/06/2026
- 127,423 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
DG55 EHD Mileage History
- 26/09/2024124,166 mi
- 09/09/2025126,358 mi+2,192 mi
- 17/09/2025126,363 mi+5 mi
- 22/06/2026127,421 mi+1,058 mi
- 23/06/2026127,423 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 1,873 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DG55 EHD 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 (DG55 EHD) between September 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak MAJOR LEAK AT SILENCER (8.2.2.1 (b))”; “Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting OSF INNER WING OS”.
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