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YY04 VLG

2004 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

88,794 mi
Last recorded88,794 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer55,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY04 VLG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 88,794 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 87,265 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 86,264 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 84,131 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 79,379 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 71,988 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 69,889 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 64,074 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 57,647 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 55,119 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 55,119 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Nov 2009 53,658 miles

Nearside Rear 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 15 Nov 2008 42,989 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 51,292 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 37,241 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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YY04 VLG is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 YY04 VLG, 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 YY04 VLG registered?

YY04 VLG is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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