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FJ54 BGU

2004 Mitsubishi Outlander

Silver Petrol 2378cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

101,137 mi
Last recorded101,137 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander70,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ54 BGU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelOutlander
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,378cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 101,137 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

both headlamp lenses are deteriorated

parking brake only just passed the efficiency test at 17%

Fail 24 Sep 2025 101,137 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

both headlamp lenses are deteriorated

parking brake only just passed the efficiency test at 17%

Pass 25 Oct 2024 97,356 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

both headlamp lenses are deteriorated

parking brake only just met the minimum requirements of 16% efficiency

Fail 25 Oct 2024 97,356 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

both headlamp lenses are deteriorated

parking brake only just met the minimum requirements of 16% efficiency

Pass 31 Oct 2023 92,113 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 92,113 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 87,026 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge is heavily worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge is heavily worn (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both are corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front & rear (0.1 (b))

both headlamp lenses are deteriorated

both rear mountings are excessively worn

parking brake efficiency only just passed on the limit

Pass 4 Nov 2021 83,851 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both are corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear diff mounting bushes are excessively worn (both)

both headlamp lenses are deteriorated

Fail 3 Nov 2021 83,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both are corroded (5.3.2 (b))

both headlamp lenses are deteriorated

Rear diff mounting bushes are excessively worn (both)

Pass 26 Oct 2020 80,934 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rust rings (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 80,933 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both lenses are deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rust rings (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 76,052 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn and slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both headlamp lenses are deteriorated

Pass 4 May 2018 72,426 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 69,978 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint on steering rack union,pipe. (2.3.3b)

Rear axle mount slightly deteriorating.

Fail 26 Jun 2017 69,971 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear transmission mounting defective/deteriorated

Pass 28 Jun 2016 66,457 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 66,457 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak macpherson strut (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 28 May 2015 61,666 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 61,665 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 58,483 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 54,536 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)

Fail 20 Jun 2012 50,544 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 50,544 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 45,561 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 45,560 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 38,076 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside door mirror badly cracked - brake fluid slighty low - lower forward power steering pipe damp @ rack

scuffing to nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Jun 2009 30,840 miles

nearside door mirror cracked - power steering pipes damp - tyres undeinflated - scuffing to nearside rear tyre

Fail 27 Jun 2009 30,839 miles

Nearside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

nearside door mirror cracked - power steering pipes damp - tyres undeinflated - scuffing to nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Jan 2008 23,973 miles

gearbox oil leak

o/s/f wiper blade deteriating

small cut to o/s/f inner tyre wall

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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FJ54 BGU is a 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander in Silver with a 2,378cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 FJ54 BGU, 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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FJ54 BGU is a 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander, first registered on 12 November 2004.

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