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WU54 XZJ

2004 Mitsubishi Lancer

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

79,394 mi
Last recorded79,394 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer55,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU54 XZJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 79,394 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2024 78,862 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 78,370 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 77,725 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 77,447 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 75,947 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 74,625 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 73,064 miles

EML on

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

under covers fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2016 70,364 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

all tyres cracking on sidewalls

brakes require further inspection

coil springs corroded

engine management light on

front tyres worn on inner edge

rear brake discs lipped

Fail 28 Jan 2016 70,364 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

all tyres cracking on sidewalls

brakes require further inspection

coil springs corroded

engine management light on

front tyres worn on inner edge

rear brake discs lipped

Pass 27 Jan 2015 68,459 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

brakes require further inspection

coil springs corroded

eml on

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 30 Jan 2014 66,298 miles

coil springs corroded

eml on

n/s and o/s front tyres worn on inner edge

n/s and o/s rear brake pipes corroded

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2013 63,918 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light is on indicating a fault

Pass 30 Jan 2013 63,918 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light is on indicating a fault

Pass 2 Feb 2012 60,803 miles

engine management light on

sill skirts fitted unable to fully inspect sills

Fail 4 Feb 2011 57,175 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

aux belt cracking

brakes require full inspection

engine managment light on [indicating a fault]

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

Pass 4 Feb 2011 57,175 miles

aux belt cracking

brakes require full inspection

engine managment light on [indicating a fault]

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

Pass 23 Sep 2009 51,275 miles

Nail in nearside 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 2 Oct 2008 43,614 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 43,614 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2007 37,064 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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WU54 XZJ is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 WU54 XZJ, 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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What year was WU54 XZJ registered?

WU54 XZJ is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 14 September 2004.

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The MOT history for WU54 XZJ shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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