2005 Mitsubishi Lancer · 4,021 MOT tests
2005 Mitsubishi Lancer reliability
2005 Mitsubishi Lancers fail 32.1% of first MOT tests, 22% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 9 Lancer years (4,021 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mitsubishi Lancers: 33.2%)
- 32.1%
- first-time fail rate (all Mitsubishi Lancers: 33.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 22% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 18
- 82,781
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 18
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 4,021
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2005 against the years either side
- 2004 cars: 67% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2005 car does worse)
- 2006 cars: 13% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2005 car does better)
- Weak spot: steering, 6.3% of tests fail here (83% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: seat belts and airbags, 60% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2005 car carries a 54 plate (January–February 2005), or a 05 plate (March–August 2005), or a 55 plate (September–December 2005).
Common problems
What fails on a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics14.6%
- Suspension13.7%
- Brakes7.7%
- Steering6.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks5.1%
- Tyres4.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 4.53%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Stop lamp not working 3.76%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Position lamp not working 3.26%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 2.21%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.21%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Anti-roll bar linkage pin/bush excessively worn 2.16%
Worn linkage pins or bushes cause knocking and poor handling, and can get worse, so they need replacing.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (10.59%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.21%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (7.06%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (6.81%) · Anti-roll bar linkage pin/bush worn (6.49%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.97%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer reliable?
2005 Mitsubishi Lancers fail 32.1% of first MOT tests, 22% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 9 Lancer years (4,021 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer MOT?
Most often track rod end ball joint excessively worn (4.53% of tests), stop lamp not working (3.76% of tests), position lamp not working (3.26% of tests).
How many miles should a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer have done?
At its MOT aged about 18, a typical 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer shows 82,781 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2005 car?
A car first registered in 2005 carries a 54 plate (January–February 2005), or a 05 plate (March–August 2005), or a 55 plate (September–December 2005).
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