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VO03 POJ

2004 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

135,506 mi
Last recorded135,506 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer55,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO03 POJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2020 135,506 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 133,559 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 128,885 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 120,431 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2016 120,431 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 115,429 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 115,427 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 May 2014 113,943 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Apr 2014 113,934 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 110,992 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 105,862 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2012 105,724 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2011 97,823 miles

Slight play in nearside rear wheel poss bearing or suspension joint

Pass 28 Apr 2010 89,863 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 60,367 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 35,755 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 17,542 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 6,462 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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VO03 POJ is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VO03 POJ, 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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VO03 POJ is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 October 2004.

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