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YS54 FHX

2004 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

92,195 mi
Last recorded92,195 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer55,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS54 FHX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2025 92,195 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 91,712 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 91,226 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 86,505 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 86,076 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 85,503 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside streeing arm

Pass 17 Jul 2018 83,629 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 81,012 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 81,012 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 77,623 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 73,603 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 73,594 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 May 2014 72,159 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 66,360 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 63,342 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 58,171 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 54,364 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 47,834 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 41,638 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 35,837 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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YS54 FHX is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YS54 FHX, 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

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What year was YS54 FHX registered?

YS54 FHX is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 30 November 2004.

Is YS54 FHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS54 FHX shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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