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WX04 JWE

2004 Mitsubishi Lancer

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

61,892 mi
Last recorded61,892 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer55,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX04 JWE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 61,892 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 61,360 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 61,133 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SURFCE RUST (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 60,942 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 60,564 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 59,650 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2020 59,171 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 58,901 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 57,812 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 56,582 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 55,747 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 53,562 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 51,254 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2013 51,228 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 49,750 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 49,705 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)

Pass 17 May 2011 47,099 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 42,637 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 34,775 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 30,242 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner tread

Pass 23 Mar 2007 21,290 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 JWE 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 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JWE, 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 JWE registered?

WX04 JWE is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 23 March 2004.

Is WX04 JWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for WX04 JWE shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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