2005 Mitsubishi Lancer 1.6L Petrol · HG55 ACU

The 30 January 2026 MOT at 106,715 miles passed, confirming current roadworthiness, but the history reveals a persistent pattern of rear suspension bush failure, brake binding and imbalance, indicating that maintenance has not been fully resolved. The mileage trajectory shows a low annual average of about 5,082 miles for a 21‑year‑old Lancer, yet several periods of rapid accumulation are evident: from 87,462 miles in January 2022 to 92,876 miles a year later, and a cluster of failures between 96,870 and 96,876 miles in early 2024, suggesting the car has been used intensively in short bursts followed by periods of inactivity. A buyer should therefore inspect the perished rear suspension bushes, the worn rear anti‑roll bar bushes and the condition of the rear track‑rod end ball joint for excessive play, verify the rear brake calipers, discs and pads for binding or uneven wear, examine the near‑side rear tyre that has repeatedly been worn close to the legal limit, and check the sills and rear structural members for corrosion that could compromise long‑term structural integrity.