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MT54 JHL

2004 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

76,165 mi
Last recorded76,165 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer55,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT54 JHL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Apr 2019 76,165 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake flexable hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake flexable hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassis member (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake back plate corroded

engine sump plug leaking of oil

front/rears brake ferrules starting to corrod

power steering steel pipes rusty

surface corrosion starting under vehicle components

Pass 11 Apr 2018 73,535 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules fronts/rears (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake flexable hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake flexable hose (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears (4.1.E.1)

eml light on

front of/side brake back plate corroded

oil leak from sump plug/sump rusty

power steering steel pipes rusty

surface corrosion starting under vehicle components

travel on hand brake lever

Pass 21 Apr 2017 71,370 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside front (3.6.B.2c)

EML on

front registration plate characters incorrect size but not likely to be misread

under vehicle components very rusty

Fail 11 Apr 2017 71,370 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded offside and nearside front to rears at rears (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside front (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint (7.1.2)

front registration plate characters incorrect size but not likely to be misread

under vehicle components very rusty

Pass 14 Apr 2016 69,066 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both rears (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front near side/of side/front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis member (2.4.A.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts/rears on inner sides (3.5.1i)

eml light on

Fail 9 Apr 2016 69,063 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis member (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both rears (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front near side/of side/front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis member (2.4.A.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts/rears on inner sides (3.5.1i)

eml light on

Pass 10 Apr 2015 66,901 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 63,668 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 60,971 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2013 60,971 miles

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

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

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 11 Apr 2012 57,094 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Aug 2011 54,500 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 49,614 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 41,449 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 15 Jan 2009 41,502 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 32,188 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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MT54 JHL is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MT54 JHL, 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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MT54 JHL is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 29 November 2004.

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