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WX04 JWU

2004 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

71,320 mi
Last recorded71,320 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer55,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 71,320 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 70,526 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 70,100 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 65,042 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 65,020 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 63,778 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 62,606 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 59,000 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 53,517 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 53,517 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 46,644 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 42,312 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 36,477 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 30,630 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 28,395 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 JWU is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 JWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WX04 JWU registered?

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

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The MOT history for WX04 JWU shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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