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LB04 MZE

2004 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

72,634 mi
Last recorded72,634 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer55,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB04 MZE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 72,634 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 72,083 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 71,524 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 70,813 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 70,580 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 69,910 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 69,035 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 68,184 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 67,527 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test magic tree ()

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

should really be a subaru

Pass 2 Sep 2015 67,236 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 65,709 miles

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 59,276 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 54,889 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 39,431 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 19 Apr 2010 39,403 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 23 May 2009 29,551 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 23,125 miles

both front tyres worn uneven / low on inner edge

Pass 9 May 2007 19,400 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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LB04 MZE is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 LB04 MZE, 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 LB04 MZE registered?

LB04 MZE is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 25 May 2004.

Is LB04 MZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB04 MZE shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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