2005 Mitsubishi Lancer 1.6L Petrol · WG55 WZX
2005 Mitsubishi Lancer (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Oct 2005. Recorded mileage 107,907 miles. MOT expired on 24 Jul 2024.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI LANCER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,907 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
WG55 WZX Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 24/07/2024
- 107,907 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 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.
WG55 WZX Mileage History
- 27/10/2021100,801 mi
- 27/10/2021100,801 mi
- 26/07/2023100,806 mi+5 mi
- 24/07/2024107,907 mi+7,101 mi
Average of roughly 2,592 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
WG55 WZX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer (WG55 WZX) between October 2021 and July 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 July 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Cross me”; “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached Not attached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”.
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