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EV05 RUF

2005 Mitsubishi Evo

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

57,625 mi
Last recorded57,625 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Evo55,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEV05 RUF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelEvo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 57,625 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 57,166 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Inner Boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 28 May 2024 57,148 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring (1.6 (e))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2023 55,825 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 54,387 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 53,819 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 52,142 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 47,680 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 47,061 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 42,631 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 38,899 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 35,695 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 30,918 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 30,918 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 24,092 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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EV05 RUF is a 2005 Mitsubishi Evo in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EV05 RUF, 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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EV05 RUF is a 2005 Mitsubishi Evo, first registered on 8 August 2005.

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