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WX04 JZM

2004 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

79,005 mi
Last recorded79,005 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer55,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX04 JZM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 79,005 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2025 77,719 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 76,689 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 76,176 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 76,176 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 75,335 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 75,335 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 74,880 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 74,372 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Jun 2018 74,372 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2017 72,681 miles

Minor marks to windscreen

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 70,477 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

engine management light on

heavy vibrations from the brakes under braking

Fail 26 Sep 2014 70,477 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

engine management light on

heavy vibrations from the brakes under braking

Pass 16 May 2013 62,215 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)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2012 57,160 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 49,101 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 48,822 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 47,202 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 43,928 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 39,581 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 27,500 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 JZM is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 JZM, 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 JZM registered?

WX04 JZM is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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