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W40 UNG

2004 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

65,060 mi
Last recorded65,060 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer55,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW40 UNG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 65,060 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2025 64,945 miles

Underside heavily covered in underseal

Pass 27 May 2022 64,862 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Underside and exposed component's have been Healy undersealed

Fail 23 May 2022 64,840 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded At filler neck

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Underside and exposed component's have been Healy undersealed

Pass 26 Oct 2019 64,208 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 62,362 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 60,705 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 May 2016 56,206 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 52,090 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 49,218 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 45,647 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 41,431 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 40,458 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 29,486 miles

front brake imbalance

oil leak

slight blow at rear exhaust joint

Pass 31 Mar 2008 16,903 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 12,971 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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W40 UNG is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 W40 UNG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of W40 UNG?

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What year was W40 UNG registered?

W40 UNG is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 December 2004.

Is W40 UNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for W40 UNG shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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