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YU04 XYK

2004 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,688 mi
Last recorded84,688 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer55,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU04 XYK
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Jan 2026 84,688 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2021 84,241 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 84,190 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 84,058 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 79,718 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 73,801 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2013 73,017 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 70,962 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2013 70,925 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2012 69,197 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 69,197 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 63,208 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 57,080 miles

HAND BRAKE TRAVERL HIGH

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Sep 2009 57,080 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

HAND BRAKE TRAVERL HIGH

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 48,938 miles

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

o/s/f brake hose secured by cable tie

Pass 2 Jul 2007 28,359 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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YU04 XYK is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey 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 YU04 XYK, 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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YU04 XYK is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 July 2004.

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