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A15 HWB

2004 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

76,618 mi
Last recorded76,618 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer55,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 HWB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 76,618 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 76,223 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2024 76,223 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 75,856 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2023 75,815 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 17% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 75,265 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 72,153 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 72,093 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 71,866 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 69,203 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near subframe bolt (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near sub frame bolt (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2019 69,202 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bottom arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Both Front to rears (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near subframe bolt (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near sub frame bolt (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 68,796 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 68,266 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 67,565 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 67,109 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 67,107 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 66,606 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 66,605 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 66,087 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2013 66,087 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2012 64,110 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine management light on at time of test

Pass 10 Oct 2011 61,659 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 61,655 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 60,690 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 57,659 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 55,935 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 46,711 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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A15 HWB is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 A15 HWB, 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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A15 HWB is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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