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DV54 XSE

2004 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

47,241 mi
Last recorded47,241 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer55,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV54 XSE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 47,241 miles

Offside Front brake disc shield corroded

suspension components / underbody undersealed front-rear

Pass 1 May 2025 46,997 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake disc back plate corroded

Pass 2 May 2024 46,386 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Offside Front brake disc back plate corroded

Offside Front Outer Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 45,981 miles

Offside Front brake disc back plate corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2021 45,542 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 45,162 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 44,226 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 43,237 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 42,159 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 41,139 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 40,108 miles

engine man light on

exhaust heat sheild insecure

Fail 10 Dec 2014 40,106 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

engine man light on

exhaust heat sheild insecure

Pass 5 Dec 2012 36,313 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 33,870 miles

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

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

wipers poor

Pass 18 May 2010 29,203 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

sill coveres fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2009 24,340 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 24 Nov 2007 18,834 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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DV54 XSE is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 DV54 XSE, 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 DV54 XSE registered?

DV54 XSE is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 19 November 2004.

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