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VA53 FDL

2004 Mitsubishi Outlander

Silver Petrol 2378cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2016
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

120,190 mi
Last recorded120,190 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2015
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander70,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA53 FDL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelOutlander
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,378cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2015 120,190 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 120,190 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 106,768 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 104,494 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 103,424 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 103,367 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 101,777 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 13 Dec 2011 95,820 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 84,839 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 6 Jan 2011 84,829 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 85,616 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 81,691 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 78,724 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 78,715 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 72,957 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 61,393 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 61,393 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 47,313 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Outlander?

Based on 726,436 MOT tests across 75,074 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
8,010
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
75,074
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,278
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,050
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 4,007
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,610
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VA53 FDL is a 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander in Silver with a 2,378cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 70,464 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Outlander fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,278 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VA53 FDL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Outlander typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Mitsubishi Outlander is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VA53 FDL registered?

VA53 FDL is a 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander, first registered on 23 January 2004.

Is VA53 FDL safe to buy?

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