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WV04 UFA

2004 Mitsubishi Lancer

Yellow Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

56,352 mi
Last recorded56,352 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2013
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer55,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV04 UFA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2013 56,352 miles

front brake pads only just met limits

oil filter corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2012 51,833 miles

both front tyres have heavy inner tread wear

heavily tinted windows

nearside front tyre outer sidewall slight damage

sill covers fitted uable to fully inspect outer sills

Fail 19 Jul 2012 51,831 miles

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

both front tyres have heavy inner tread wear

heavily tinted windows

nearside front tyre outer sidewall slight damage

sill covers fitted uable to fully inspect outer sills

Pass 21 Jul 2011 48,276 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 48,262 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2010 43,165 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2010 43,095 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 42,946 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 39,508 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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WV04 UFA is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer in Yellow with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WV04 UFA, 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 WV04 UFA registered?

WV04 UFA is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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