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YH54 WLZ

2004 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,979 mi
Last recorded72,979 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer55,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH54 WLZ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2018 72,979 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all four tyres have cracking to tread and sidewalls only just met limits

engine management light displayed

fuel lines heavily corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2018 72,880 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 71,094 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Feb 2017 70,876 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Feb 2016 68,632 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Feb 2016 68,588 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick brake pad separating (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 66,687 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 61,609 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 54,451 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 47,442 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 40,784 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 36,310 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 31,951 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 26,439 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 22,925 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 22,925 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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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YH54 WLZ is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 YH54 WLZ, 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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YH54 WLZ is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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