2005 Mitsubishi Lancer 1.6L Petrol · FV55 SXF
2005 Mitsubishi Lancer (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/12/2005. Recorded mileage 118,156 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI LANCER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/02/2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (27/03/2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,156 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
FV55 SXF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/02/2025
- 118,156 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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.
FV55 SXF Mileage History
- 27/02/2023110,944 mi
- 27/02/2023110,944 mi
- 26/02/2024114,580 mi+3,636 mi
- 26/02/2024114,581 mi+1 mi
- 24/02/2025118,156 mi+3,575 mi
Average of roughly 3,618 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FV55 SXF 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 (FV55 SXF) between February 2023 and February 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 February 2025 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: Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condi”.
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