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AY53 MWL

2004 Mitsubishi Outlander

Grey Petrol 2378cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,110 mi
Last recorded108,110 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander70,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 MWL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelOutlander
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,378cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2017 108,110 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 107,723 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working 501 (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear parking brakes low effort

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 103,509 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 103,509 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 94,770 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 86,043 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres starting to perish/deteriorate slightly

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2013 74,757 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 74,757 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 67,111 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 61,210 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2011 61,025 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc corroded on the inside

Pass 24 Aug 2010 53,623 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 44,346 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 44,340 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 41,477 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

nearside front wing damaged

Pass 30 Jan 2008 29,783 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 29,783 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 19,920 miles

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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AY53 MWL is a 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander in Grey with a 2,378cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AY53 MWL, 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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AY53 MWL is a 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander, first registered on 11 November 2004.

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