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MV04 AXW

2004 Mitsubishi Lancer

Purple Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,705 mi
Last recorded57,705 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer55,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV04 AXW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2021 57,705 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 57,100 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 55,701 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 49,785 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 49,785 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 44,535 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 7 Jul 2017 44,508 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 44,508 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2016 44,291 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

advise engine oil leak

speedometer not working advise

Pass 30 Mar 2015 36,420 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 36,420 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2014 34,724 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 34,724 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 32,742 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 32,742 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 31,850 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 31,437 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 30,309 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2009 30,309 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 28,087 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 23,942 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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MV04 AXW is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer in Purple with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MV04 AXW, 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 MV04 AXW registered?

MV04 AXW is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 12 May 2004.

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