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EN54 CKU

2004 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

113,592 mi
Last recorded113,592 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer55,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN54 CKU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 113,592 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2025 113,536 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 112,721 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2024 112,679 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2022 111,789 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 111,754 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 109,561 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2021 109,468 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2020 107,993 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 99,310 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 97,498 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 96,399 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2017 96,399 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 92,530 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 86,956 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 7 Feb 2014 76,475 miles

Corrosion to offside rear chassis

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 7 Feb 2014 76,475 miles

Corrosion to offside rear chassis

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 8 Feb 2013 67,401 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 61,659 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

offside rear tyre 3mm and wearing on inner edge

rear brake discs lipped

Pass 5 Jan 2011 56,196 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 47,012 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 37,274 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2007 27,668 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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EN54 CKU is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 EN54 CKU, 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 EN54 CKU registered?

EN54 CKU is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 24 December 2004.

Is EN54 CKU safe to buy?

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