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Y463 EKR

2004 Mitsubishi Lancer

Yellow Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,585 mi
Last recorded72,585 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer55,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY463 EKR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2015 72,585 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 27 Oct 2015 72,585 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 21 Oct 2014 66,002 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Oct 2014 65,993 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 62,241 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 59,470 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 52,121 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 47,774 miles

unable to carry out full inspection of outersills due to covers fitted

Fail 31 Oct 2008 44,118 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 44,118 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 37,640 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 37,033 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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Y463 EKR is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer in Yellow with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y463 EKR, 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 Y463 EKR registered?

Y463 EKR is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 6 August 2004.

Is Y463 EKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y463 EKR shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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