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YX04 FBB

2004 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

116,238 mi
Last recorded116,238 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer55,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX04 FBB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 116,238 miles
Fail 19 May 2026 116,238 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2025 114,689 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 114,053 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 113,935 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated trailing arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated trailing arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2023 113,935 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated trailing arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated trailing arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 113,562 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated trailing arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated trailing arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 112,169 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 112,169 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 111,100 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 107,517 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 103,181 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Feb 2016 97,862 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 81,063 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 81,063 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 72,333 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2013 65,231 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 58,164 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 51,830 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 44,590 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)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 38,559 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 28,305 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 20,499 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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YX04 FBB is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 YX04 FBB, 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 YX04 FBB registered?

YX04 FBB is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 10 March 2004.

Is YX04 FBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX04 FBB shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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