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Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,584 cc

LX55 KWSMOT history

LX55 KWS is a grey petrol Mitsubishi Lancer first used on 31 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 31 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 115,273 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2026.

LX55 KWS grey Mitsubishi Lancer – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Mar 2027
Mileage
115,273 mi
At MOT on 1 Apr 2026
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,921 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX55 KWS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mitsubishi
Model
Lancer
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,584 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX55 KWS was last recorded at 115,273 miles on 1 Apr 2026, 14 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,259 miles · 25 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
14 miles
Average per year
3,921 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,273 miles
  • 2025 – 111,541 miles
  • 2023 – 106,506 miles
  • 2022 – 98,726 miles
  • 2021 – 89,789 miles
  • 2020 – 83,224 miles
  • 2019 – 72,132 miles
  • 2018 – 62,730 miles
  • 2017 – 62,057 miles
  • 2016 – 59,929 miles
  • 2015 – 58,880 miles
  • 2014 – 57,886 miles
  • 2013 – 55,954 miles
  • 2012 – 53,566 miles
  • 2011 – 52,108 miles
  • 2010 – 51,004 miles
  • 2009 – 48,874 miles
  • 2008 – 45,832 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,273 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

29 tests since 16 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,273 miles (+14)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    115,273 miles
    Test number
    821909575482
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail115,259 miles (+3,718)6 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,259 miles
    Test number
    751004984729
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass111,541 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    111,541 miles
    Test number
    470567208775
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Mirror missing.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail111,519 miles (+5,013)2 dangerous4 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,519 miles
    Test number
    460610183892
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Mirror missing.

  5. Pass106,506 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    106,506 miles
    Test number
    105776469997
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder side of vehicle and suspension slightly corroded

  6. Fail106,506 miles (+7,780)4 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,506 miles
    Test number
    494811765885
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder side of vehicle and suspension slightly corroded

  7. Pass98,726 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    98,726 miles
    Test number
    932848002145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail98,715 miles (+8,926)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,715 miles
    Test number
    521915415430
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass89,789 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    89,789 miles
    Test number
    485742182434
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail89,789 miles (+6,565)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,789 miles
    Test number
    702374346181
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass83,224 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    83,224 miles
    Test number
    458070498368
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Fail83,224 miles (+11,092)8 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,224 miles
    Test number
    659041793167
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

  13. Pass72,132 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    72,132 miles
    Test number
    569073484035
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  14. Fail72,132 miles (+9,402)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,132 miles
    Test number
    984674062387
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  15. Pass62,730 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2019
    Odometer
    62,730 miles
    Test number
    294508840644

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail62,730 miles (+673)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,730 miles
    Test number
    393066243422
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  17. Pass62,057 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    62,057 miles
    Test number
    721086520823

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail62,051 miles (+2,122)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,051 miles
    Test number
    239766203637
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass59,929 miles (+1,049)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    59,929 miles
    Test number
    549557113084
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres showing signs of cracking

  20. Pass58,880 miles (+994)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    58,880 miles
    Test number
    287047285188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass57,886 miles (+4)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    57,886 miles
    Test number
    498388674113
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  22. Fail57,882 miles (+1,928)4 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,882 miles
    Test number
    509146174140
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  23. Pass55,954 miles (+2,388)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    55,954 miles
    Test number
    446811893109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass53,566 miles (+1,458)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    53,566 miles
    Test number
    218581592122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass52,108 miles (+1,104)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    52,108 miles
    Test number
    257966891463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass51,004 miles (+2,130)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    51,004 miles
    Test number
    834026990124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass48,874 miles (+3,042)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    48,874 miles
    Test number
    693905899138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail45,832 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,832 miles
    Test number
    464938898166
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  29. Pass45,832 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    45,832 miles
    Test number
    840598798138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX55 KWS

Does LX55 KWS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX55 KWS is valid until 31 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX55 KWS?
The MOT on LX55 KWS is valid until 31 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX55 KWS done?
LX55 KWS was recorded at 115,273 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2026, an average of 3,921 miles a year.
Has LX55 KWS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX55 KWS has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LX55 KWS ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LX55 KWS find?
LX55 KWS passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 5 more.

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