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MB04 FYG

2004 Mitsubishi Lancer

Yellow Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,841 mi
Last recorded57,841 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer55,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMB04 FYG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2019 57,841 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 4 (1.1.11 (c))

vehicle corroded under body

Pass 25 Oct 2017 54,250 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

unable to properly inspect underside of vehicle due to plastic undertrays

Pass 24 Oct 2016 49,407 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 41,999 miles

both front back plates corroded

both rear brake discs are scored and pitted on inner disc faces

both rear inner sills and floor pans showing corrosion

very bad oil leak

Fail 26 Oct 2015 41,974 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill is holled (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill is holled (2.4.A.3)

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

both front back plates corroded

both rear brake discs are scored and pitted on inner disc faces

both rear inner sills and floor pans showing corrosion

very bad oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2014 35,074 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 31,187 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2013 31,186 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 24,545 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 24,410 miles

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

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

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 24 May 2011 22,810 miles
Pass 31 May 2010 19,356 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 16,726 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 15,727 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 14,728 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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MB04 FYG is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer in Yellow with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MB04 FYG, 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 MB04 FYG registered?

MB04 FYG is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 June 2004.

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