2005 Mitsubishi Lancer 2.0L Petrol · VF05 FMZ

The most recent MOT passed in April 2025 with no defects recorded. This indicates that the vehicle was considered roadworthy and free of immediate safety or maintenance failures at the time of its last inspection. The mechanical trend is exceptionally stable. Looking back through the history from 2017 to 2025, the vehicle has consistently passed every MOT without a single defect being noted. This suggests a long-term pattern of consistent maintenance or very minimal wear on the components tested during inspections. The mileage is very low for a 21-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 4,600 miles per year. However, the data shows the mileage has remained almost static for nearly a decade, increasing by only 571 miles between 2017 and 2025. This implies the car has likely spent significant periods stationary or has been used extremely infrequently. While the clean MOT history is a positive sign, the pattern of very low usage suggests the main risk is not heavy mechanical wear, but rather the effects of long periods of inactivity. Vehicles that sit for extended periods can suffer from degraded fluids, perished rubber components, or seized parts that may not always be caught in a standard MOT.