2005 Mitsubishi Lancer 1.6L Petrol · EK55 FVD
2005 Mitsubishi Lancer (1.6L, petrol). First registered 19/09/2005. Recorded mileage 144,776 miles. MOT valid until 14/01/2027. Taxed until 01/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI LANCER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/01/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/05/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,776 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1584cc
EK55 FVD Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/01/2026
- 144,776 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
Known faults for Mitsubishi Mitsubishi Lancer
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
EK55 FVD Mileage History
- 30/09/200823,747 mi
- 22/09/200934,213 mi+10,466 mi
- 09/09/201045,088 mi+10,875 mi
- 23/08/201155,642 mi+10,554 mi
- 04/09/201266,228 mi+10,586 mi
- 05/09/201266,241 mi+13 mi
- 13/08/201373,503 mi+7,262 mi
- 06/05/201478,460 mi+4,957 mi
- 06/05/201478,460 mi
- 05/05/201583,763 mi+5,303 mi
- 05/05/201583,763 mi
- 20/04/201687,052 mi+3,289 mi
- 01/05/201793,978 mi+6,926 mi
- 01/05/2018101,424 mi+7,446 mi
- 27/06/2019111,789 mi+10,365 mi
- 21/12/2020122,728 mi+10,939 mi
- 21/12/2020122,728 mi
- 22/12/2021129,427 mi+6,699 mi
- 05/01/2023135,044 mi+5,617 mi
- 12/01/2023135,044 mi
- 20/12/2023137,577 mi+2,533 mi
- 15/01/2024137,796 mi+219 mi
- 10/01/2025141,551 mi+3,755 mi
- 13/01/2025141,551 mi
- 12/01/2026144,776 mi+3,225 mi
- 12/01/2026144,776 mi
Average of roughly 7,002 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
EK55 FVD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer (EK55 FVD) between September 2008 and January 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 12 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (16 issues), Lighting (15 issues), Brakes (13 issues), Steering (12 issues), Suspension (12 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 50 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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Front Steering arm deformed Both front (2.1.3 (c) (i))”.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (EK55 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as EK55FVD.
HONDA
ANF 125-5
HONDA
SES125
FORD
FIESTA
FORD
GALAXY
FORD
FOCUS
FORD
FIESTA
FORD
FOCUS
FORD
MONDEO
FORD
TRANSIT
FORD
FOCUS
FORD
FOCUS C-MAX
FORD
FIESTA