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VU53 BHK

2004 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

43,019 mi
Last recorded43,019 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer55,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU53 BHK
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 43,019 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 37,919 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2025 37,910 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 37,089 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

bumper irons exposed front / rear

Pass 21 Jan 2023 36,551 miles

under tray & sill cover fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2018 31,531 miles

Offside and nearside front tyres outer wall feathering

Pass 2 Mar 2017 29,517 miles

Adv-all tyres have residue on.

Adv-rear bumper iron exposed.

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

Fail 2 Mar 2017 29,517 miles

Adv-all tyres have residue on.

Adv-rear bumper iron exposed.

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 27,470 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

car has front and rear projections

Pass 12 May 2010 26,729 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)

body has front and rear projections

Fail 12 May 2010 26,729 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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)

body has front and rear projections

Pass 8 Apr 2008 23,596 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 May 2007 18,791 miles

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

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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VU53 BHK is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 VU53 BHK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU53 BHK registered?

VU53 BHK is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 27 January 2004.

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The MOT history for VU53 BHK shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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