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RAY 25R

2004 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

59,096 mi
Last recorded59,096 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer55,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAY 25R
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 59,096 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 58,925 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 58,873 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 58,654 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 57,989 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 57,148 miles

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

all brake hose ferrules corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2020 55,493 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 53,815 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 12 Jan 2019 53,815 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2018 52,194 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 50,537 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 50,537 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 48,653 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 45,797 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 44,689 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 42,307 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 38,220 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 34,776 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 30,279 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 16,829 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 12,593 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2007 6,839 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2007 6,839 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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RAY 25R is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 RAY 25R, 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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RAY 25R is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 27 January 2004.

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