2005 Mitsubishi Lancer 2.0L Petrol · WH55 JNJ

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, maintaining a clean MOT record over the last several years. The most recent inspection conducted on 19 June 2025 at 198,276 miles passed with no defects or advisories recorded. This indicates that the car has maintained a high standard of mechanical compliance in recent tests, suggesting the previous owners have proactively addressed any emerging issues before they resulted in a test failure. The mileage pattern is consistent with a 21-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,400 miles per annum. The data shows a period of lower usage between May 2019 and December 2020, where the car covered only 212 miles in 19 months. However, usage has increased significantly recently, with over 10,000 miles clocked between November 2022 and June 2025. This recent trend suggests the vehicle is currently in regular, active use, which often prevents the degradation of drivetrain components and suspension seals compared to cars that sit for long periods. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the structural integrity of the chassis and lower body panels, as vehicles of this era are prone to corrosion that may not always manifest as an immediate failure. While the 2019 test noted slight play in the offside front strut top bearing, the lack of subsequent advisories suggests this component was either replaced or monitored. Given the high mileage, a thorough check of the suspension bushes, bushings, and brake lines is necessary to ensure rubber components have not become brittle or worn toward the 200,000-mile mark.