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J44 VOU

2004 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

92,787 mi
Last recorded92,787 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer55,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ44 VOU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2024 92,787 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2024 92,787 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 90,806 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 89,897 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner to sub frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward trailing arm bush and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 88,666 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Camber adjustment arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 85,127 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 84,075 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

headlights deteriorated

Fail 26 Mar 2018 84,075 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

headlights deteriorated

Pass 27 Mar 2017 82,231 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 82,231 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 78,404 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2016 78,033 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

eml light on

Fail 27 Feb 2015 72,531 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside front wheel slightly noisy when rotated

offside rear tyre perishing

rear brake disks slightly corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2015 72,531 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside front wheel slightly noisy when rotated

offside rear tyre perishing

rear brake disks slightly corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2014 63,119 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine management light illuminated

Pass 24 Feb 2014 63,119 miles

engine management light illuminated

Pass 28 Feb 2013 55,569 miles

ENGINE LIGHT ON

WINDOW TINTS FITTED

Fail 18 Feb 2013 55,569 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

ENGINE LIGHT ON

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

WINDOW TINTS FITTED

Pass 21 Jan 2012 47,530 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 17 Feb 2011 45,573 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

rear discs getting rusty

Pass 9 Feb 2010 39,651 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 May 2009 36,280 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 28,696 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 21,798 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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J44 VOU is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 J44 VOU, 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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J44 VOU is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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