2005 Mitsubishi Lancer 1.6L Petrol · VE54 BUV
2005 Mitsubishi Lancer (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 2005. Recorded mileage 132,172 miles. MOT expired on 02 Apr 2026. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI LANCER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,172 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
VE54 BUV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/04/2025
- 132,172 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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VE54 BUV Mileage History
- 07/01/2022117,629 mi
- 13/01/2022117,739 mi+110 mi
- 23/01/2023125,425 mi+7,686 mi
- 05/03/2024127,562 mi+2,137 mi
- 03/04/2025132,172 mi+4,610 mi
Average of roughly 4,494 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
VE54 BUV 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 (VE54 BUV) between January 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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