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YR54 BCZ

2004 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

44,293 mi
Last recorded44,293 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2012
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer55,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR54 BCZ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2012 44,293 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 40,813 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 40,766 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2010 35,618 miles

Battery insecure

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

Fail 25 Jan 2010 35,618 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Battery insecure

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 31,306 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 25,114 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 25,114 miles

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

adv clutch pedal

adv hand brake travel

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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YR54 BCZ is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YR54 BCZ, 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 YR54 BCZ registered?

YR54 BCZ is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 13 September 2004.

Is YR54 BCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR54 BCZ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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