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CU04 UDE

2004 Mitsubishi Lancer

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

117,850 mi
Last recorded117,850 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer55,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU04 UDE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 10 Mar 2025 117,850 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 117,801 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 117,301 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 117,008 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 116,981 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both slight uneven wera (5.2.3 (e))

Window seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 116,919 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 116,872 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 116,005 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 110,675 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 106,778 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 95,703 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 75,573 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 66,423 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 51,303 miles

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

front exhaust section sitting against crossmember bar.

Pass 16 Jul 2010 37,180 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 22,874 miles

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

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

Nearside rear seat belt operation slow.

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 18,579 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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CU04 UDE is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 CU04 UDE, 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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CU04 UDE is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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