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WU53 HVM

2004 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,596 mi
Last recorded125,596 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer55,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU53 HVM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2021 125,596 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 124,392 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 123,168 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 122,759 miles

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))

Pass 26 May 2018 119,861 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 114,261 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2016 110,815 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 103,560 miles

Rear differential pump oil slight leak

Pass 17 May 2014 99,417 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)

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

Fail 15 May 2014 99,508 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s and o/s inner sill lips damaged and slightly corroded

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

rear pads getting low

Pass 8 May 2013 94,531 miles
Fail 8 May 2013

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 88,229 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 16 Apr 2012 88,229 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 6 May 2011 76,287 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2010 75,706 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 75,706 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 1 May 2009 67,652 miles

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

parking brake req' adjustment

Pass 17 Jan 2008 49,493 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 42,962 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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WU53 HVM is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WU53 HVM, 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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WU53 HVM is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 27 January 2004.

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