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FA53 GSO

2004 Mitsubishi Outlander

Blue Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

119,125 mi
Last recorded119,125 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2011
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander70,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA53 GSO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelOutlander
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2011 119,125 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 119,093 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front brake discs minor corrosion

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 29 Mar 2010 107,548 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 107,544 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 92,115 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 92,115 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 79,990 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 68,041 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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FA53 GSO is a 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander in Blue with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FA53 GSO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FA53 GSO registered?

FA53 GSO is a 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander, first registered on 20 February 2004.

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