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AY53 MZN

2004 Mitsubishi Estate

Grey Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

135,849 mi
Last recorded135,849 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Estate102,406 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 MZN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelEstate
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc
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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2020 135,849 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener/interior mirror ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear/main rear (At rear) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear wiper blade worn

auxiliary power cable to rear poorly routed/towing

Fail 26 Feb 2020 135,691 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener/interior mirror ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear/main rear (At rear) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear wiper blade worn

auxiliary power cable to rear poorly routed/towing

Pass 1 Mar 2019 128,127 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 124,650 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 121,154 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine/under/sill covers/side steps.

Pass 3 Mar 2016 112,380 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Mar 2016 112,376 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 101,818 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 101,818 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 93,128 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2014 93,107 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 81,644 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 70,584 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 65,407 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 61,440 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 61,412 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 58,869 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 53,091 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 47,669 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Estate?

Based on 1,035 MOT tests across 113 vehicles.

69.5%
Pass Rate
6,831
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
113
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 82
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 38
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 35
fog lamp not working 34
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AY53 MZN is a 2004 Mitsubishi Estate in Grey with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2004 Mitsubishi Estate models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 102,406 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Estate fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 82 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY53 MZN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Estate typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 22 years old, this Mitsubishi Estate is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AY53 MZN registered?

AY53 MZN is a 2004 Mitsubishi Estate, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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The MOT history for AY53 MZN shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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