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MF54 VMR

2004 Mitsubishi Outlander

Red Petrol 2378cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2023
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

95,364 mi
Last recorded95,364 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander70,464 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF54 VMR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelOutlander
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,378cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2022 95,364 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides inside the groove (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

underbody general corrosion and underbody fully black sealant

Pass 2 Aug 2021 93,244 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc backing plate corroded

sill covers/trims fitted

under body area under sealed and difficult inspect

under vehicle heavily wax oiled

Fail 28 Jul 2021 93,244 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate not working (1.6 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction inoperative (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex section (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel pipe damaged fuel filler neck [broken] (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective heavily discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill backing area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill backing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake disc backing plate corroded

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill backing area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill backing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

sill covers/trims fitted

under body area under sealed and difficult inspect

Pass 19 Jun 2020 91,637 miles

sill covers fitted

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive and offside rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill backing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill backing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Underbody undersealed making hard to inspect

headlight outer lenses worn and discoloured

Fail 18 Jun 2020 91,636 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive and offside rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill backing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill backing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

headlight outer lenses worn and discoloured

sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2019 90,785 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre worn heavily on inner edge

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

headlights misted

Pass 11 Oct 2018 89,492 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 3 Oct 2018 89,492 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2017 83,269 miles

a/roll bushes worn

pas pipes rusty

Fail 27 Mar 2017 82,798 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

front and rear sub-frames and underside rusty

Pass 14 Apr 2016 78,940 miles

both rear tyres wearing thin on inner edge

Fail 27 Feb 2016 78,938 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush outer bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both tyres wearing far inner edge

o/s/r outer brake discs surface corrosion

slight freeplay in o/s/f steering axial joint at road wheel

Fail 26 Jan 2016 78,923 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 71,720 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 Feb 2015 71,720 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 64,925 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 56,930 miles

slight play in nsf stering rack end joint

Fail 4 Feb 2013 56,930 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

slight play in nsf stering rack end joint

Pass 7 Feb 2012 53,555 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 50,442 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2011 50,442 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 47,738 miles

n/s front tyre has a cut in tread pattern but not deep enough to reach wires or cords

Fail 18 Feb 2010 47,738 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s front tyre has a cut in tread pattern but not deep enough to reach wires or cords

Fail 11 Feb 2009 44,688 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 44,688 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 41,410 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 37,929 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Outlander?

Based on 726,436 MOT tests across 75,074 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
8,010
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
75,074
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,278
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,050
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 4,007
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,610
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MF54 VMR is a 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander in Red with a 2,378cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

Across all 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 70,464 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 Outlander fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,278 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MF54 VMR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Outlander typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Mitsubishi Outlander is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MF54 VMR is a 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander, first registered on 16 September 2004.

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