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P15 LCW

2004 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

58,499 mi
Last recorded58,499 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer55,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP15 LCW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 58,499 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 57,999 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 57,509 miles

Registration plate lamp insecure both lamps (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 57,240 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 56,988 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 56,982 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp by indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 56,026 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 55,393 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 May 2019 55,393 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 54,562 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2017 53,428 miles

Nearside number plate light missing but plate still being illuminated

Pass 27 Jan 2016 50,943 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 47,968 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 47,913 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 43,483 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front wiper blades slightly split

Pass 11 Jan 2013 40,619 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2012 39,021 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 39,021 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 38,193 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 33,962 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 30,427 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 25,057 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 15,400 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2006 15,397 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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P15 LCW is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 P15 LCW, 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 P15 LCW registered?

P15 LCW is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 22 October 2004.

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