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EU55 APY

2005 Mitsubishi Evolution

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

93,212 mi
Last recorded93,212 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Evolution59,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU55 APY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelEvolution
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 93,212 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 92,063 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 87,818 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside rear trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside rear trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

nearside rear driveshaft oil seal leaking but not excessively

Fail 23 Sep 2019 87,818 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin front pipe to catalyst bolts missing (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer jet blocked (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside rear trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside rear trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

nearside rear driveshaft oil seal leaking but not excessively

Pass 25 Sep 2018 81,195 miles

Nearside Washer jet defective

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 69,919 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 57,737 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 27,232 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Aug 2008 27,222 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Evolution?

Based on 2,801 MOT tests across 291 vehicles.

80.6%
Pass Rate
2,390
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
291
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 94
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 76
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 68
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 58
Brake pipe excessively corroded 55
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EU55 APY is a 2005 Mitsubishi Evolution in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2005 Mitsubishi Evolution models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 59,078 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 Evolution fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 94 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EU55 APY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Evolution typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 21 years old, this Mitsubishi Evolution is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EU55 APY registered?

EU55 APY is a 2005 Mitsubishi Evolution, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is EU55 APY safe to buy?

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