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EV05 TUF

2005 Mitsubishi Evo

Yellow Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

61,185 mi
Last recorded61,185 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Evo55,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEV05 TUF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelEvo
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 61,185 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 61,150 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 60,439 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 60,439 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 May 2017 58,864 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 May 2017 58,863 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 57,050 miles

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 54,959 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 51,656 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

SILLS FLOOR CHASSI BRAKE PIPES ARE ALL DRY SALTY REQ WAX OIL GREASE THROUGH OUT PREVENTIVE MAINTANACE REQ

Fail 1 Feb 2014 51,656 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

SILLS FLOOR CHASSI BRAKE PIPES ARE ALL DRY SALTY REQ WAX OIL GREASE THROUGH OUT PREVENTIVE MAINTANACE REQ

Pass 30 Jan 2013 46,918 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 37,550 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2012 37,550 miles

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2010 29,899 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 24,632 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 24,591 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 13,638 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 TUF is a 2005 Mitsubishi Evo in Yellow with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 EV05 TUF, 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 EV05 TUF registered?

EV05 TUF is a 2005 Mitsubishi Evo, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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The MOT history for EV05 TUF shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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