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WJ54 HTX

2004 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

98,318 mi
Last recorded98,318 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer55,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ54 HTX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2018 98,318 miles

front tyres wearing close to legal limit

slight play nearside rear trailing arm ball joint

Pass 26 Aug 2017 78,530 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 62,083 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 55,724 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Jul 2015 55,722 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 51,182 miles

235/45/R17/94Y. OF 4 OR 5 NR 4 NF 4mm.

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front tyres wearing edges, need to be monitored.

Fail 2 Jun 2014 51,175 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)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

235/45/R17/94Y. OF 4 OR 5 NR 4 NF 4mm.

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front pads serviceable Rears below limits.

Front tyres wearing edges, need to be monitored.

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 May 2013 44,268 miles

235/45/R17/94Y. OF 7 OR 3 NR 3 NF 7mm.

Both Rear tyres have punctures, but not flat.

Cross brace was touching exhaust.

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

Fail 10 May 2013 44,195 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

235/45/R17/94Y. OF 7 OR 3 NR 3 NF 7mm.

Both Rear tyres have punctures, but not flat.

Cross brace was touching exhaust.

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 32,951 miles

outer edge wearing on n/s rear tyre

Pass 21 Mar 2011 22,627 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 21,149 miles

drivers wiper blade torn

Fail 16 Oct 2009 21,141 miles

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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

drivers wiper blade torn

Pass 18 Sep 2008 17,097 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 16,449 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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WJ54 HTX is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WJ54 HTX, 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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WJ54 HTX is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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