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WU53 HVR

2004 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2016
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,174 mi
Last recorded78,174 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2015
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer55,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2015 78,174 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Aug 2015 78,004 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 75,305 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 75,305 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 71,298 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 71,298 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 65,201 miles

front tyres wearing on edge advise replacement

nearside rear tyre wearing on edge advise replacement

rear discs corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2012 65,200 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres wearing on edge advise replacement

nearside rear tyre wearing on edge advise replacement

rear discs corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2011 59,458 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 51,391 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 HVR is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HVR, 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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What year was WU53 HVR registered?

WU53 HVR is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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