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PJ04 DOW

2012 Mitsubishi Lancer

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

20,069 mi
Last recorded20,069 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer44,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ04 DOW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 20,069 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2025 19,652 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 18,194 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2023 17,936 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

after market sports cat fitted

under body of car been wax oiled

Pass 24 Feb 2023 17,036 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 16,371 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 14,972 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 13,795 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 13,270 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 12,535 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 11,470 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 10,350 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 9,733 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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PJ04 DOW is a 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 44,958 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 PJ04 DOW, 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 14 years old, this Mitsubishi Lancer is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was PJ04 DOW registered?

PJ04 DOW is a 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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