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BC04 ZMZ

2004 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

97,312 mi
Last recorded97,312 miles
Recorded on5 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer55,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 ZMZ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2024 97,312 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 95,295 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 94,719 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 94,695 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 92,155 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2019 86,962 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 84,119 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 77,015 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 73,926 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 64,994 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 58,631 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 47,883 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 31,135 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 31,123 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/f + o/s/f wiper blades starting to split

Pass 28 Jun 2007 25,672 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 25,672 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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BC04 ZMZ is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BC04 ZMZ, 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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What year was BC04 ZMZ registered?

BC04 ZMZ is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 29 July 2004.

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