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KM54 VNN

2004 Mitsubishi Lancer

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

85,881 mi
Last recorded85,881 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer55,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM54 VNN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2022 85,881 miles

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

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

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

osr wheel arch slightly corroded

vehicle under side covered in thick underseal/stone chip

Fail 24 Nov 2022 85,841 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger/floor pan section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer wheel arch slightly corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

some areas to underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2021 85,703 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Underside waxoyled making inspection difficult

Pass 18 Dec 2020 84,225 miles

Underside of vehicle waxoyled making inspection difficult

Fail 18 Dec 2020 84,225 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Underside of vehicle waxoyled making inspection difficult

Pass 20 Dec 2019 83,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Underside waxoyled making inspection difficult

Pass 10 Dec 2018 81,577 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D shape bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment Handbrake. (1.1.18 (a))

Car has anti corrosion treatment underneath not allowing inspection of all it's components.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside rear tyre has very low pressure 1.1 bar and heavy corrosion on alloy rim.

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wing next to wheel arch. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside front tyre has very low pressure 0.8 bar.

Fail 10 Dec 2018 81,577 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D shape bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment Handbrake. (1.1.18 (a))

Car has anti corrosion treatment underneath not allowing inspection of all it's components.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside rear tyre has very low pressure 1.1 bar and heavy corrosion on alloy rim.

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wing next to wheel arch. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside front tyre has very low pressure 0.8 bar.

Pass 13 Dec 2017 79,811 miles

Car has anti corrosion treatment underneath not allowing inspection of all it's components.

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

Offside rear tyre has very low pressure 0.8 bar.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Dec 2017 79,811 miles

Car has anti corrosion treatment underneath not allowing inspection of all it's components.

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside rear tyre has very low pressure 0.8 bar.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 77,174 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 9 Nov 2016 77,174 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 74,542 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 74,542 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 70,227 miles

Advise exhaust middle and rear badly corroded and slight blow at backbox.Recommend replacement

Advise suspension coil springs corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2013 64,315 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 57,186 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 48,637 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 40,222 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 31,954 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 26,912 miles

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)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 18,767 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
Full Mitsubishi Lancer reliability report

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KM54 VNN is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KM54 VNN, 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 KM54 VNN registered?

KM54 VNN is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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