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WA53 VRW

2004 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

57,378 mi
Last recorded57,378 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer55,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 VRW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 57,378 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 56,774 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2021 55,766 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 52,920 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 43,192 miles

Front pads getting low

Nearside front wheel bearing becoming rough

Pass 21 Oct 2016 39,603 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavily worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavily worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

plastic sills fitted obscuring view

Fail 17 Oct 2016 39,601 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.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)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavily worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavily worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

plastic sills fitted obscuring view

Pass 8 Aug 2015 34,961 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 30,588 miles

front inner antiroll bar rubbers have slight play

Fail 5 Aug 2013 24,992 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 24,992 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 22,990 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 19,814 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 16,865 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 14,948 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 12,913 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 10,679 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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WA53 VRW is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 WA53 VRW, 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

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What year was WA53 VRW registered?

WA53 VRW is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 December 2004.

Is WA53 VRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA53 VRW shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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