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MH02 FOV

2004 Mitsubishi Lancer

Green Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

50,537 mi
Last recorded50,537 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer55,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH02 FOV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 50,537 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 50,250 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 49,067 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2024 49,064 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

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

Fail 28 Mar 2024 49,052 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 47,752 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 46,696 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 46,696 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 45,916 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 45,660 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 45,632 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 41,055 miles

Both front tyres worn

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

brake pipes slightly corroded

various areasof light corrosion

Pass 24 Mar 2016 29,837 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 75,790 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 61,988 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 54,888 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 53,757 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 50,348 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 44,355 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 43,258 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Sep 2008 43,086 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)

FRONT & REAR BRAKE DISCS SHOWING SIGNS OF SLIGHT WEAR ON EDGES

SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 19 Jun 2007 37,732 miles

N/S + O/S FRONT ROAD SPRINGS SHOWING SIGNS OF RUST †N/S REAR ROAD SPRING SHOWING SIGNS OF RUST

Fail 11 Jun 2007 377,729 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

N/S & O/S FRONT ROAD SPRINGS SHOWING SIGNS OF RUST

N/S REAR ROAD SPRING SHOWING SIGNS OF RUST

Pass 16 Jun 2006 30,503 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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MH02 FOV is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer in Green with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 MH02 FOV, 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 MH02 FOV registered?

MH02 FOV is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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