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WX04 JWJ

2004 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,050 mi
Last recorded97,050 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer55,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 97,050 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 95,888 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 94,620 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 93,617 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 92,844 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 91,013 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2016 91,012 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 90,513 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 86,994 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2014 86,989 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)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 84,775 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 May 2012 77,674 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 67,793 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 67,793 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 May 2010 58,042 miles

slight wear on o/s front w/bearing

Pass 14 Apr 2009 48,165 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 48,165 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 13 May 2008 43,255 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2008 43,255 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 38,752 miles

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 JWJ is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JWJ, 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 JWJ registered?

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

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