2005 Mitsubishi Lancer 1.6L Petrol · VN55 HUV
2005 Mitsubishi Lancer (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 39,999 miles. MOT valid until 25 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI LANCER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 39,999 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
VN55 HUV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/08/2026
- 39,999 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
VN55 HUV Mileage History
- 27/11/202334,839 mi
- 28/11/202334,840 mi+1 mi
- 14/11/202436,988 mi+2,148 mi
- 14/11/202436,988 mi
- 27/08/202639,999 mi+3,011 mi
Average of roughly 1,877 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
VN55 HUV 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 (VN55 HUV) between November 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 August 2026 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: Suspension (20 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 50 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 Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))”.
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