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WX04 JAU

2004 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

76,526 mi
Last recorded76,526 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer55,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX04 JAU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 76,526 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2025 76,424 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 75,872 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and components painted (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2023 75,101 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body and components painted (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2023 75,101 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body and components painted (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle rear both (5.2.3 (f))

Fail 14 Apr 2023 75,076 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

all wheel bolts sharp edge

Pass 22 Mar 2022 73,484 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

under side of vehicle under sealed//painted

Pass 13 Mar 2021 72,383 miles

Exhaust system has slight blows around joining sections.

Offside and nearside front tyres wearing on shoulders.

Wiper blades smearing windscreen.

Pass 21 Mar 2020 66,730 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sunstrip (3.1 (a) (i))

both front brake back plates corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2020 66,730 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sunstrip (3.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

both front brake back plates corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2018 63,626 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 57,109 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 46,921 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 46,849 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Pass 11 May 2015 44,539 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2014 39,778 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 35,398 miles

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 May 2013 35,392 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 32,365 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)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 30,236 miles

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

all brake discs corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2009 25,087 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 22,398 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 15,759 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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WX04 JAU is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 WX04 JAU, 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 WX04 JAU registered?

WX04 JAU is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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