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WX04 JVK

2004 Mitsubishi Lancer

Yellow Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

148,771 mi
Last recorded148,771 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2015
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer55,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX04 JVK
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2015 148,771 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 137,818 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 116,524 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Knock felt from offside front suspension whilst driving, nothing found on shaker-plate check of suspension during test.

Fail 24 Jun 2013 116,517 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)

Engine management lamp illuminated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Knock felt from offside front suspension whilst driving, nothing found on shaker-plate check of suspension during test.

Pass 30 Jun 2012 113,092 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2012 113,092 miles

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

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)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 105,934 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

both front and both rear tyes worn

Fail 5 Dec 2011 105,928 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)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

both front and both rear tyes worn

o/s head-lamp slightly insecure

Pass 11 Nov 2010 80,714 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 71,102 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 71,102 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 52,057 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 36,900 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 JVK is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer in Yellow with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 JVK, 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 JVK registered?

WX04 JVK is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 17 March 2004.

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