2005 Mitsubishi Lancer 1.6L Petrol · WG55 WCF
2005 Mitsubishi Lancer (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31/10/2005. Recorded mileage 138,361 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI LANCER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,361 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1584cc
WG55 WCF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/09/2025
- 138,361 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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Known faults for Mitsubishi Mitsubishi Lancer
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
WG55 WCF Mileage History
- 19/09/2023130,767 mi
- 03/09/2024133,968 mi+3,201 mi
- 04/09/2024133,969 mi+1 mi
- 16/09/2025138,361 mi+4,392 mi
- 16/09/2025138,361 mi
Average of roughly 3,809 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
WG55 WCF 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 (WG55 WCF) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 September 2025 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 (18 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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: “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached ALREADY SNAPPED (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system hose to caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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