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DG54 VGA

2004 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

81,094 mi
Last recorded81,094 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer55,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG54 VGA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 81,094 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 77,149 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 77,149 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 75,915 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 70,179 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 31 Oct 2011 64,142 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 54,548 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2009 36,398 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 24,836 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 23,451 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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DG54 VGA is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DG54 VGA, 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 DG54 VGA registered?

DG54 VGA is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 21 October 2004.

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