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NKZ 5196

2004 Mitsubishi Lancer

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,062 mi
Last recorded53,062 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer55,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNKZ 5196
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 2 May 2026 53,062 miles
Pass 10 May 2025 52,986 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 52,770 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 52,490 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 52,232 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 51,945 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2020 51,446 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 50,967 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 50,087 miles

N/S front tyre approaching limit

slight play O/S track rod end

Pass 15 Apr 2017 49,265 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 48,369 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 47,122 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 45,850 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 44,256 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 41,244 miles

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

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 39,342 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 33,892 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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NKZ 5196 is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NKZ 5196, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NKZ 5196 registered?

NKZ 5196 is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 29 November 2004.

Is NKZ 5196 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NKZ 5196 shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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