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W20 PTR

2004 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

131,259 mi
Last recorded131,259 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer55,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW20 PTR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 131,259 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2024 127,233 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener removed prior to test ()

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2024 127,233 miles

Headlamp aim too low adjusted ok (4.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener removed prior to test ()

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 122,437 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 117,704 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 110,737 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 104,718 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2020 104,710 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre also has wall damage (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 16 Jun 2020 104,697 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel parking brake (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions oxygen sensor obviously modified down stream sensor wiring has been cut out (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified cat shows evidence of having been cut open non factory welding (8.2.1.1 (a))

Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre also has wall damage (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 98,475 miles

Front wipers slightly worn

Nearside headlight adjuster motor keeps moving

Nearside rear side light inop

Rear discs worn and corroded

Rear metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2019 98,475 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front wipers slightly worn

Nearside headlight adjuster motor keeps moving

Nearside rear side light inop

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear discs worn and corroded

Rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2018 90,066 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 88,694 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 83,928 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 79,504 miles

Both rear fuel pipes corroded

Offside rear brake disc corroded on inner face

Pass 26 Jun 2014 71,045 miles

Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Nearside rear tyre slightly damaged on outter sidewall

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear fuel pipes slightly corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2014 71,045 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear tyre slightly damaged on outter sidewall

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2013 64,850 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 59,289 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 53,021 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 46,669 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 40,672 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear number plate lights blue

Pass 1 Oct 2008 36,712 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 31,382 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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W20 PTR is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue 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 W20 PTR, 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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W20 PTR is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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