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CU04 BHY

2004 Mitsubishi Lancer

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

128,965 mi
Last recorded128,965 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer55,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU04 BHY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2017 128,965 miles

oil leak from engine

Fail 17 Oct 2017 128,961 miles

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

Emissions not tested d cat fitted (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak from engine

Pass 22 Oct 2016 124,947 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 113,437 miles

rear diff oil leaking from pump

Fail 29 Sep 2015 113,437 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

rear diff oil leaking from pump

Pass 27 Oct 2014 108,012 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

centre brake light inoperative

Pass 28 Sep 2013 101,371 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 5 Oct 2012 92,360 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 92,358 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 82,389 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 71,973 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 67,617 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2009 67,617 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 58,001 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 44,000 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 43,772 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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CU04 BHY is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CU04 BHY, 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 CU04 BHY registered?

CU04 BHY is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 13 July 2004.

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