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SF05 TVZ

2005 Mitsubishi Evo

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

56,165 mi
Last recorded56,165 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2014
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Evo55,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF05 TVZ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelEvo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2014 56,165 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 53,771 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 53,771 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 50,485 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Retested with standard cat

o/s/ front to rear brake pipe corodded

rear brake discs corodded

Fail 30 Jan 2012 50,485 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

o/s/ front to rear brake pipe corodded

rear brake discs corodded

Pass 6 Dec 2010 45,551 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 41,539 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 41,525 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 37,711 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 31,558 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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SF05 TVZ is a 2005 Mitsubishi Evo in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SF05 TVZ, 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 SF05 TVZ registered?

SF05 TVZ is a 2005 Mitsubishi Evo, first registered on 7 March 2005.

Is SF05 TVZ safe to buy?

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