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RJ54 DWC

2004 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

74,038 mi
Last recorded74,038 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer55,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ54 DWC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 74,038 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 71,982 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2024 71,972 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 69,053 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 68,277 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 16 Sep 2021 67,594 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 66,973 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 7 Sep 2019 65,684 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2019 65,684 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2018 62,746 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive minor residue around sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2018 62,746 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive minor residue around sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 61,359 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 59,676 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 56,899 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2015 56,780 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 53,869 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 50,916 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 47,642 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 41,694 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 33,757 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 28,809 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre inner sidewall damaged no cords exposed

slight handbrake lever travel

Pass 2 Sep 2008 21,970 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 14,976 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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RJ54 DWC is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 RJ54 DWC, 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 RJ54 DWC registered?

RJ54 DWC is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 27 October 2004.

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