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RJ54 FCG

2004 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

50,062 mi
Last recorded50,062 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer55,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ54 FCG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2021 50,062 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2021 50,062 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 47,268 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 47,268 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 45,229 miles

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2019 45,229 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2018 41,237 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 38,954 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 36,759 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 33,134 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 29,312 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 25,413 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 24,111 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 24,111 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 22,124 miles

drivers door mirror glass cracked

Pass 7 Sep 2010 20,073 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 28 Sep 2009 18,036 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 15,692 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 13,118 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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RJ54 FCG is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 RJ54 FCG, 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 RJ54 FCG registered?

RJ54 FCG is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is RJ54 FCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ54 FCG shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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