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BJ54 TAU

2004 Mitsubishi Outlander

Blue Diesel 2378cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

63,466 mi
Last recorded63,466 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander70,464 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 TAU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelOutlander
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,378cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2016 63,466 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 53,653 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

centre exhaust mounting bracket broken

slight brake pedal travel

Pass 11 Aug 2014 49,807 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 20 Aug 2013 44,766 miles

(drive belt deteriorated) Power steering pump drive system

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 Aug 2013 44,766 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

(drive belt deteriorated) Power steering pump drive system

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 40,954 miles

both front headlamps lens cracked not effect light

both rear brakes corroded and lipped

Fail 27 Oct 2012 40,954 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front headlamps lens cracked not effect light

both rear brakes corroded and lipped

Pass 12 Oct 2011 37,284 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2011 37,284 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 32,249 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 27,316 miles

nearside front tyre pressure is low

offside front antiroll bar bushes are cracking

rear antiroll bar D bushes are worn

rear brake discs are slightly corroding and pitted

rear exhaust joint to center section is corroding

Pass 16 Oct 2008 22,145 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 17,591 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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BJ54 TAU is a 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander in Blue with a 2,378cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BJ54 TAU, 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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BJ54 TAU is a 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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