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AO54 VLZ

2004 Mitsubishi Outlander

Black Petrol 2378cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

97,989 mi
Last recorded97,989 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander70,464 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 VLZ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelOutlander
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,378cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2017 97,989 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 97,989 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Fail 17 Aug 2017 97,440 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 85,040 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 84,106 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle and rear holed and corroded (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported front section (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement link bar (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/18 (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

offside front lower arm rear bush starting to perish

offside front tyre sidewall scuffed and tread worn on inner edge

Fail 16 Jul 2015 77,158 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f tyre wall damaged but not showing cords.

Pass 16 Jul 2015 77,158 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f tyre wall damaged but not showing cords.

Pass 8 Jul 2014 75,243 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jun 2014 75,101 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 71,369 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 71,191 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 68,562 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 61,749 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 54,309 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 46,088 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 29,621 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Outlander?

Based on 726,436 MOT tests across 75,074 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
8,010
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
75,074
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,278
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,050
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 4,007
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,610
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AO54 VLZ is a 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander in Black with a 2,378cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 70,464 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 Outlander fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,278 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO54 VLZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Outlander typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Mitsubishi Outlander is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AO54 VLZ is a 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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