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VU04 HVA

2004 Mitsubishi Outlander

Silver Petrol 2378cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

174,640 mi
Last recorded174,640 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander70,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU04 HVA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelOutlander
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,378cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2019 174,640 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 168,614 miles

Engine warning light on

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

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

Surface corrosion Offside rear arch

emissions passed test but close to limits

Fail 15 Jan 2018 168,613 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine warning light on

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

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

Surface corrosion Offside rear arch

emissions passed test but close to limits

Pass 1 Feb 2017 152,666 miles

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

Nearside Front headlamp lens poor condition

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

Offside Front headlamp lens poor condition

rear exhaust deteriorating and blowing from small holes

Fail 27 Jan 2017 152,504 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Front headlamp lens poor condition

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

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

Offside Front headlamp lens poor condition

rear exhaust deteriorating and blowing from small holes

Pass 5 Feb 2016 139,058 miles

Offside Front steering rack end has play in outer joint

Pass 2 Feb 2015 134,362 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyre worn to 2mm

offside rear tyre slight damage to outer side wall

rear exhaust bracket needs welding back on

slight damage to nearside front tyre wall

Fail 2 Feb 2015 134,362 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyre worn to 2mm

offside rear tyre slight damage to outer side wall

rear exhaust bracket needs welding back on

slight damage to nearside front tyre wall

Fail 31 Jan 2014 122,843 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear 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.B.7)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2014 122,843 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Rear 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.B.7)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jan 2013 109,310 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

lomg travel on parking brake

nearside rear door has damadge

rear brake discs corroed aroud edges

Pass 17 Jul 2012 105,430 miles

n/s/f inner brake pads low

Pass 27 Jul 2011 95,273 miles

parking brake travel near limit

wear and pitting on both front brake discs

Fail 26 Jul 2011 95,204 miles

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

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

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

parking brake travel near limit

wear and pitting on both front brake discs

Pass 20 Feb 2010 66,202 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

parking brake has long travel

Pass 20 Feb 2009 46,781 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 37,320 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 23,329 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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VU04 HVA 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 VU04 HVA, 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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VU04 HVA is a 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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