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MU05 SAM

2014 Mitsubishi Lancer

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

88,625 mi
Last recorded88,625 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer56,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMU05 SAM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 88,625 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 88,376 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 87,795 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 87,235 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 87,033 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 86,917 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 86,987 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 84,764 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 83,006 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 81,170 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 77,946 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 73,344 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 73,344 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Lancer?

Based on 382,912 MOT tests across 33,260 vehicles.

76.3%
Pass Rate
5,235
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
33,260
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,095
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,710
position lamp(s) not working 4,694
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 4,425
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,236
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MU05 SAM is a 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 56,774 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Lancer fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9,095 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MU05 SAM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Lancer typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 12 years old, this Mitsubishi Lancer is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was MU05 SAM registered?

MU05 SAM is a 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 20 February 2014.

Is MU05 SAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for MU05 SAM shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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