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C15 YKS

2004 Mitsubishi Lancer

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer55,396 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC15 YKS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025

vehicle prepared as a rally car

Pass 31 Jul 2024

prepared vehicle

Pass 1 Jun 2023

Under guards Fitted

Vehicle used as Rally Car

Pass 5 Mar 2022
Pass 9 May 2019
Pass 10 May 2018
Pass 9 Feb 2017
Pass 1 Sep 2016

covers concealing testable items

Pass 31 Aug 2015 40,001 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Nov 2010 33,000 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 25,000 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 25,000 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 18 Apr 2009 49,594 miles

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Coolant leak

Evidence of damage to N. S. R. boot floor / chassis / wheel arch / area

N. S. F. tyre scrubbed on tread inside edge

N. S. R. tyre cuts in tread pattern

O. S. F. tyre sidewall badly scrubbed

Oil leak

Fail 9 Apr 2008 48,141 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 48,141 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 39,188 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 39,110 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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C15 YKS is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 C15 YKS, 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 C15 YKS registered?

C15 YKS is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is C15 YKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for C15 YKS shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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