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KW02 ATN

2004 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

100,396 mi
Last recorded100,396 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer55,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW02 ATN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 100,396 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 95,608 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 89,694 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Underbody components slightly corroded

Fail 23 May 2023 89,694 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible Broken (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Underbody components slightly corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2022 89,017 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 89,012 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side and n/s (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Feb 2019 88,624 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 83,869 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 81,188 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 76,296 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 64,883 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 57,006 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 54,021 miles

front brake discs started to wear down.

n/s/r tyre getting low and cracking between treads.

rear number plate dammaged but secure.

Fail 5 Apr 2011 54,021 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

front brake discs started to wear down.

n/s/f tyre getting low.

n/s/r tyre getting low and cracking between treads.

rear number plate dammaged but secure.

Pass 10 Feb 2010 48,595 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 46,348 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 46,348 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 38,231 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 20,354 miles

lomg travel on park brake

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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KW02 ATN is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 KW02 ATN, 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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KW02 ATN is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 22 March 2004.

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