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K49 CAR

2004 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

92,933 mi
Last recorded92,933 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer55,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK49 CAR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 92,933 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 91,253 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 86,614 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 86,594 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 85,803 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 76,344 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 76,344 miles

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 Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 68,623 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Apr 2009 68,623 miles

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)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 62,969 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 61,449 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 58,259 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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K49 CAR is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K49 CAR, 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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K49 CAR is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 May 2004.

Is K49 CAR safe to buy?

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