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W15 BYE

2004 Mitsubishi Lancer

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

112,111 mi
Last recorded112,111 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer55,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW15 BYE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2020 112,111 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

slight corrosion

Pass 1 Aug 2019 111,169 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 111,146 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle very corroded on underside including both outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 107,764 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 105,395 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 99,726 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 99,726 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 94,021 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 94,021 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

light corrosion on both front inner arches

light corrosion on both sills

very slight corrosion on all brake pipes

Pass 19 Jun 2013 80,707 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 75,278 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 68,330 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 63,031 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 55,584 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 46,502 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 36,978 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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W15 BYE is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 W15 BYE, 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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W15 BYE is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 10 June 2004.

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