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V503 MDL

2004 Mitsubishi Lancer

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

99,670 mi
Last recorded99,670 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer55,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV503 MDL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2020 99,670 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 99,557 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 98,656 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Jan 2016 97,340 miles

Ball joint has slight play n/s/f steering rack inner joint (2.2.B.1f)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/r chassis (2.4.A.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 75,551 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 88,319 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 84,253 miles

1.o/s front and both rear tyres cracked on walls 2.turbo wastegate dump pipe slightly leaking

Pass 26 Oct 2011 83,216 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 80,486 miles

Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

dry on chassis,body,fuel pipes and brake pipes all need cleaning and wax oiling throughout the vehicle to keep it in good condition and to protect it

Pass 23 Dec 2008 78,666 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 78,660 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 72,486 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 24 Jun 2006 61,660 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)

Pass 4 Jul 2005 49,897 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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V503 MDL is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 V503 MDL, 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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V503 MDL is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 13 May 2004.

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