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BM04 ZHJ

2004 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

44,115 mi
Last recorded44,115 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer55,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM04 ZHJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2016 44,115 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 44,105 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 41,396 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 35,985 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 35,985 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 29,743 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 1 Aug 2013 29,741 miles

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 27,927 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 26,443 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 24,985 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 23,184 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 18,089 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 13,080 miles

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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BM04 ZHJ is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BM04 ZHJ, 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 BM04 ZHJ registered?

BM04 ZHJ is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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