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M200 ASE

2004 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

96,079 mi
Last recorded96,079 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer55,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM200 ASE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 96,079 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 95,768 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2024 95,758 miles

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

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2023 92,378 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2022 89,168 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 86,268 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 85,874 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2017 82,802 miles

Coolant leak mist - ( radiator )

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both - rack component all has slight play

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint nearside and offside - both - slight (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened - offside - slight (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel Brakes requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair - ( front - rear discs - uneven wear ) (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin front - uneven worn - slight (3.5.1g)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint and rubber worn - both nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 7 Mar 2017 82,802 miles

Coolant leak mist - ( radiator )

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both - rack component all has slight play

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint nearside and offside - both - slight (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working and beam high ( flash ) - not working - 2 (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened - offside - slight (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively driver - ( change in pairs ) (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel Brakes requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair - ( front - rear discs - uneven wear ) (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin front - uneven worn - slight (3.5.1g)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint and rubber worn - both nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 Apr 2016 75,923 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 72,568 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 72,564 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 emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2014 64,878 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on the inner edge

Pass 7 May 2013 51,502 miles

Both rear tyres on 3mm of tread.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 45,839 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 45,839 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 May 2011 39,958 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 30,261 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 23,135 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 20,018 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 12,149 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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M200 ASE is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 M200 ASE, 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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M200 ASE is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 April 2004.

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