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YR04 XLV

2004 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,554 mi
Last recorded66,554 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2012
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer55,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR04 XLV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2012 66,554 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2011 60,045 miles

Battery insecure

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

crack in windscreen is outside swept area

Pass 23 Nov 2010 48,454 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 35,095 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 24 Nov 2008 21,021 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 20,938 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 198 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 21 Aug 2007 182 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

chassis rail ditortion bu not weakened

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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YR04 XLV is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 YR04 XLV, 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 YR04 XLV registered?

YR04 XLV is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 28 April 2004.

Is YR04 XLV safe to buy?

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