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YE54 KYF

2004 Mitsubishi Lancer

Yellow Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

91,045 mi
Last recorded91,045 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer55,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE54 KYF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 91,045 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2023 89,500 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2022 87,590 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 84,704 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 81,095 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 78,813 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 75,573 miles

N/S/R And O/S/R brake pipes slightly corroded

N/S/R and 0/S/R discs pitted

O/S/F Trackrod end has slight play

Pass 8 Apr 2017 73,631 miles

o/s/f track rod end slight play

rear pads low

Pass 14 Apr 2016 72,179 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 68,046 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 63,539 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 60,713 miles

o/s/f steering arm has slight play.

Pass 16 Jan 2012 57,659 miles

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 49,382 miles

Nearside Rear 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 27 Nov 2009 33,559 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 16,894 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 319 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 319 miles

Nearside Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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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YE54 KYF is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer in Yellow with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 YE54 KYF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YE54 KYF?

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What year was YE54 KYF registered?

YE54 KYF is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 30 November 2004.

Is YE54 KYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE54 KYF shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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