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MV54 GLF

2004 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

143,628 mi
Last recorded143,628 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer55,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV54 GLF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2017 143,628 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 137,161 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak sump ()

Pass 2 Nov 2015 130,380 miles

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

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

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

front wiper blades slightly worn

n/s mirror glass missing

slight play in o/s steering rack end

Pass 15 Dec 2014 122,335 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

oil sump pan corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2014 122,335 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

oil sump pan corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2013 109,383 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 100,428 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 90,439 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 90,437 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 79,156 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 61,741 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 May 2009 61,741 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 46,683 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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MV54 GLF is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MV54 GLF, 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 MV54 GLF registered?

MV54 GLF is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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