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NG53 BFE

2004 Mitsubishi Outlander

Black Petrol 2378cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

66,654 mi
Last recorded66,654 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2013
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander70,464 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG53 BFE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelOutlander
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,378cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2013 66,654 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2013 66,654 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 65,557 miles

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

S.R.S lamp indicates fault

Fail 10 Jan 2013 65,055 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Leakage of transmision oil (gearbox) from oil cooler

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jan 2012 60,788 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011
Fail 26 Jan 2011

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 525,959 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2010 52,959 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2009 47,879 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 42,638 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 42,500 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 33,660 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 33,660 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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NG53 BFE is a 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander in Black with a 2,378cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 NG53 BFE, 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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NG53 BFE is a 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander, first registered on 6 January 2004.

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