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Y4 MUF

2001 Mitsubishi Lancer

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

144,747 mi
Last recorded144,747 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer64,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY4 MUF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 144,747 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 143,613 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2024 143,612 miles

Central Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 143,412 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 140,929 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2022 140,853 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 140,820 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 140,756 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 140,340 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 140,194 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 139,327 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 138,358 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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Y4 MUF is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 64,323 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y4 MUF, 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 25 years old, this Mitsubishi Lancer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y4 MUF registered?

Y4 MUF is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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The MOT history for Y4 MUF shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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