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BV55 UOJ

2005 Mitsubishi Evo

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

87,313 mi
Last recorded87,313 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Evo55,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV55 UOJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelEvo
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 87,313 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 84,356 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 83,170 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slightly split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 83,165 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slightly split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 79,900 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slightly split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Sep 2019 79,900 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low both front (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slightly split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 73,952 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both rear discs inside edges

Pass 11 Sep 2017 67,825 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 59,376 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 51,205 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 45,643 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 44,006 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 41,485 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Aug 2012 41,485 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 36,231 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 30,738 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 21,839 miles

All brake hoses fastened with cable ties

slight damage to rear brake hoses

Fail 2 Sep 2009 21,839 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

All brake hoses fastened with cable ties

slight damage to rear brake hoses

Pass 21 Nov 2008 18,360 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Evo?

Based on 5,828 MOT tests across 539 vehicles.

81.6%
Pass Rate
2,296
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
539
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 195
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 141
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 125
fog lamp not working 121
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 121
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BV55 UOJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi Evo in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2005 Mitsubishi Evo models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 55,133 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Evo fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 195 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BV55 UOJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Evo typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 21 years old, this Mitsubishi Evo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BV55 UOJ registered?

BV55 UOJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi Evo, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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