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WP54 AYV

2004 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

87,613 mi
Last recorded87,613 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer55,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP54 AYV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Dec 2017 87,613 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Lense frosted (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/45/17 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Lense frosted (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid N/s & O/s (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn inner edge 235/45/17

Pass 29 Dec 2016 79,839 miles

General underbody corrosion

Rear Brake pads getting low

Fail 20 Dec 2016 79,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

General underbody corrosion

Rear Brake pads getting low

Pass 15 Dec 2015 72,203 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2015 72,203 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 63,211 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 55,791 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 55,714 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 6 Dec 2012 48,952 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 42,354 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 42,354 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 35,946 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 35,946 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 35,822 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 31,087 miles

Drivers wiper blade split

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in sidewall offside rear tyre

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)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 22,475 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 15,119 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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WP54 AYV is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WP54 AYV, 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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WP54 AYV is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 7 December 2004.

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