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DA54 FUE

2004 Mitsubishi Lancer

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

82,173 mi
Last recorded82,173 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer55,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA54 FUE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2023 82,173 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2022 81,919 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 81,687 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 81,232 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

car has been under silled

Pass 6 Sep 2017 81,113 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded chassis rail (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded chassis rail (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 80,569 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe rear bracket (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 79,427 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 79,427 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 77,640 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Fail 20 Aug 2014 77,640 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Fail 24 Jul 2013 74,970 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 74,970 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2012 70,630 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 62,253 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 62,207 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

Fail 3 Feb 2010 48,546 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 48,546 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 34,889 miles

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front + rear brake discs worn - close to minimum thickness

Pass 14 Aug 2007 19,964 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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DA54 FUE is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DA54 FUE, 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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DA54 FUE is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 24 November 2004.

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