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CP04 RVU

2004 Mitsubishi Lancer

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

91,902 mi
Last recorded91,902 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer55,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP04 RVU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 91,902 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 82,901 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 79,920 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 72,841 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 62,894 miles

underbody undersealed

Fail 7 Dec 2020

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded all rear brake pipes corroderd (1.1.11 (c))

underbody undersealed

Pass 20 Aug 2019 62,830 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 62,830 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Oct 2018 62,742 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 60,589 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to, under-guard plastic covers and sill covers fitted. Heavily under-sealed underside.

Pass 5 Jul 2016 57,622 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded unable to fully inspect all as covered in protective coating (3.6.B.2c)

Unable to fully inspect outer sills as plastic covers fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2015 55,060 miles

Unable to fully inspect underside due to excessive underbody wax protection.

Pass 25 Jul 2014 51,361 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise corrosion on fuel filler neck.

Fail 17 Jul 2014 51,361 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

advise corrosion on fuel filler neck.

Pass 8 Jul 2013 48,195 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 44,320 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 41,320 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 38,256 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 34,041 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 34,041 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 May 2008 29,943 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 24,293 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 24,293 miles

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

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

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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CP04 RVU is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 CP04 RVU, 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 CP04 RVU registered?

CP04 RVU is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 20 May 2004.

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