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DE05 DFA

2005 Mitsubishi Outlander

Silver Petrol 2378cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

142,473 mi
Last recorded142,473 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander68,283 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 DFA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelOutlander
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,378cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 142,473 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2025 141,846 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking adjacent to power steering rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Needs headlamp refurb . very soon !......................

Pass 13 Jun 2024 131,518 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 121,571 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2023 121,365 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 110,415 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2022 110,103 miles

Fuel pipe leaking Filler Neck (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 99,019 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2021 98,945 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 95,259 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 89,498 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 87,496 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 83,140 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 78,531 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 Oct 2016 78,531 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported back box mount & joint excessively corroded (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join to back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 74,591 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint over sub frame (2.3.3b)

Steering pivot point has slight play slight play on inner rack joints (2.2.B.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts on inner faces (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Oct 2015 74,591 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint over sub frame (2.3.3b)

Steering pivot point has slight play slight play on inner rack joints (2.2.B.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts on inner faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 69,605 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 Nov 2013 60,598 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 60,598 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 53,334 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

near side rear tyre starting to get close

Pass 8 Nov 2011 45,842 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 35,792 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 25,222 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 18,036 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 18,036 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Mar 2008 16,203 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 16,203 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Outlander?

Based on 726,436 MOT tests across 75,074 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
8,010
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
75,074
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,278
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,050
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 4,007
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,610
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DE05 DFA is a 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander in Silver with a 2,378cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

Across all 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 68,283 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 Outlander fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,278 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DE05 DFA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Outlander typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Mitsubishi Outlander is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DE05 DFA is a 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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