2005 Mitsubishi Lancer 2.0L Petrol · P16 MAT
2005 Mitsubishi Lancer (2.0L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 80,782 miles. MOT valid until 15 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI LANCER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,782 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P16 MAT Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/06/2026
- 80,782 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P16 MAT 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 (P16 MAT) between March 2008 and June 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 17 June 2026 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: Brakes (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)”.
P16 MAT Mileage History
- 31/03/200819,051 mi
- 31/03/200819,051 mi
- 31/03/200926,262 mi+7,211 mi
- 31/03/200926,262 mi
- 23/11/200929,280 mi+3,018 mi
- 23/11/200929,280 mi
- 26/01/201139,588 mi+10,308 mi
- 26/01/201139,590 mi+2 mi
- 20/04/201255,002 mi+15,412 mi
- 17/04/201363,734 mi+8,732 mi
- 01/05/201469,420 mi+5,686 mi
- 23/10/201576,410 mi+6,990 mi
- 14/12/201678,597 mi+2,187 mi
- 20/12/201779,653 mi+1,056 mi
- 29/04/201980,015 mi+362 mi
- 06/11/202080,112 mi+97 mi
- 01/12/202180,688 mi+576 mi
- 19/04/202380,702 mi+14 mi
- 24/06/202480,734 mi+32 mi
- 17/06/202680,782 mi+48 mi
Average of roughly 3,389 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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