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AD54 AHV

2004 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

103,770 mi
Last recorded103,770 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer55,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 AHV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 103,770 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2026 103,770 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 102,667 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 101,860 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 101,113 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 101,109 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 93,800 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 93,800 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm fractured at front (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm fractured at front (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2020 88,545 miles

n/s front tyre on legal limit and worn away on outer edge

o/s front tyre worn on outer edge

play in o/s rear lower suspension arm inner bush

Fail 4 Mar 2020 88,545 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

n/s front tyre on legal limit and worn away on outer edge

o/s front tyre worn on outer edge

play in o/s rear shock absorber strut top mounting

Pass 5 Mar 2019 80,648 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 73,915 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 73,913 miles

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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 66,032 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s & o/s /f tyres wear on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Feb 2017 66,030 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s & o/s /f tyres wear on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 60,092 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 60,092 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 56,976 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 56,976 miles

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear shockers slight misting of oil

rear discs worn

Pass 3 Mar 2014 51,910 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

nearside trackrod end slight play

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 3 Mar 2014 51,910 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

nearside trackrod end slight play

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Feb 2013 48,637 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear discs worn

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 2 Mar 2012 45,955 miles

fuel lines rusted

handbrake travel

slight play nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 3 Mar 2011 43,047 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 39,645 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2009 36,374 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2009 36,264 miles

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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 32,813 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 32,813 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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AD54 AHV is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

Across all 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 55,396 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 Lancer fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9,095 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD54 AHV, 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 22 years old, this Mitsubishi Lancer is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AD54 AHV is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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