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SY04 ESY

2004 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,168 mi
Last recorded98,168 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer55,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY04 ESY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2018 98,168 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 6 Feb 2018 98,163 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened cracking (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened cracking (3.5.1i)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 16 Jun 2015 96,649 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 95,405 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

all four tyres cracking

Pass 28 Jun 2012 94,673 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 23 Dec 2010 91,234 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 88,353 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 88,353 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 73,461 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 57,571 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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SY04 ESY is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SY04 ESY, 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 SY04 ESY registered?

SY04 ESY is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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