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LR04 WMV

2004 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

86,223 mi
Last recorded86,223 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer55,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR04 WMV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 86,223 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2026 86,223 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 84,576 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2024 84,576 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 82,052 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 80,583 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2022 80,498 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 79,077 miles

Central Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 77,838 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 77,838 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 73,550 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Jun 2018 69,256 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 67,434 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2017 67,434 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 65,263 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 62,093 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 9 Jun 2015 62,093 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 20 Jun 2014 57,429 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 53,642 miles

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

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

windscreen scratched

Pass 10 Jun 2013 53,642 miles

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

windscreen scratched

Pass 9 Jun 2012 48,634 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2012 48,634 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2011 46,384 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 46,384 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 42,441 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 40,006 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 36,145 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2008 36,145 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 25,965 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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LR04 WMV is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 LR04 WMV, 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 LR04 WMV registered?

LR04 WMV is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 16 April 2004.

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The MOT history for LR04 WMV shows 29 tests with a 65.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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