2005 Mitsubishi Lancer 2.0L Petrol · EV05 MUN
2005 Mitsubishi Lancer (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 122,741 miles. MOT expired on 25 Feb 2025.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI LANCER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Feb 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,741 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EV05 MUN Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/02/2024
- 122,741 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EV05 MUN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer (EV05 MUN) between August 2008 and February 2024.
The record contains 16 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 26 February 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (14 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Bodywork (7 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). 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: “Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”.
EV05 MUN Mileage History
- 20/08/200849,838 mi
- 20/08/200937,738 mi-12,100 mi
- 20/08/201049,487 mi+11,749 mi
- 01/09/201161,544 mi+12,057 mi
- 11/09/201272,153 mi+10,609 mi
- 12/09/201272,225 mi+72 mi
- 05/11/201379,260 mi+7,035 mi
- 07/11/201488,094 mi+8,834 mi
- 03/11/201593,895 mi+5,801 mi
- 07/11/201593,974 mi+79 mi
- 04/11/2016100,490 mi+6,516 mi
- 21/11/2016100,650 mi+160 mi
- 08/03/2018102,071 mi+1,421 mi
- 19/03/2019110,548 mi+8,477 mi
- 19/03/2019110,548 mi
- 25/04/2020114,000 mi+3,452 mi
- 25/04/2020114,000 mi
- 14/07/2021117,369 mi+3,369 mi
- 20/05/2023121,827 mi+4,458 mi
- 26/02/2024122,741 mi+914 mi
Average of roughly 4,698 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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