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VK04 XET

2004 Mitsubishi Outlander

Black Petrol 2378cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

159,014 mi
Last recorded159,014 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander70,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK04 XET
MakeMitsubishi
ModelOutlander
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,378cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2019 159,014 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Jan 2018 150,880 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 150,826 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2018 150,781 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both front (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear bold inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ns and osr ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshners ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing outer edge (4.1.E.1)

both rear inner sills corroded

engine management light on

front exhaust mount broken but system still secure

Pass 19 Jul 2016 133,075 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2016 133,075 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 14 May 2016 131,007 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

headlamp beams slightly diminished

rear anti roll bar bushes slightly worn

Pass 24 Jul 2015 118,785 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

crazing to both headlights

Fail 14 Jul 2015 118,778 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

crazing to both headlights

Fail 2 Apr 2014 103,322 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 103,322 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 17 Apr 2013 96,198 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 86,908 miles

eml on.

front brake pads getting low.

outer anti roll bar bushes deteriorating.

park brake needs adjustment.

rear bumper damage.

rear fog light slightly insecure.

slight movement in ns/r and os/r lower bushes.

Pass 8 Apr 2011 76,941 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 76,941 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 66,392 miles

Engine management light on

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 53,727 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres wearing on edges

slight play in both rear bottom outter suspension arm bushes

Pass 19 Mar 2008 42,153 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 31,840 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

front and rear brake pads near minimum limit

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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VK04 XET is a 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander in Black with a 2,378cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VK04 XET, 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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VK04 XET is a 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander, first registered on 15 March 2004.

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