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SK54 TVW

2004 Mitsubishi Lancer

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

98,683 mi
Last recorded98,683 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer55,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK54 TVW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2023 98,683 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 96,433 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 94,600 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 91,388 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced including both inner & outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Apr 2018 88,338 miles

Body has slight corrosion both outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 82,634 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 77,443 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear brake pipes at fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 70,962 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 9 Apr 2015 70,888 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 14 Mar 2014 63,935 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 14 Mar 2014 63,935 miles

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 58,679 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 51,002 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 44,324 miles

all discs corroded & pitted.

Pass 13 Apr 2010 38,508 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 38,508 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 34,367 miles

Both front tyre have cuts.

Oil leak

Fail 23 Sep 2009 34,367 miles

Both front tyre have cuts.

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Sep 2008 26,325 miles

Light scratches on windscreen

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 26,325 miles

Light scratches on windscreen

Pass 4 Sep 2007 18,297 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 18,031 miles

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

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

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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SK54 TVW is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SK54 TVW, 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 SK54 TVW registered?

SK54 TVW is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 15 September 2004.

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