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WX04 KCV

2004 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

84,349 mi
Last recorded84,349 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer55,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 84,349 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 83,676 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 82,436 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear shock absorber corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2024 82,436 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake performance unable to be tested pad worn down to backing metal (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear shack absorber corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2023 80,912 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 79,517 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2022 79,516 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filler pipe corroded/holed (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 78,628 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

fuel filler pipes corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2021 78,628 miles

Brake performance not tested due to oil cooler pipe corrosion and excessive wheel bearing play (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested due to oil cooler pipe (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear fuel pipes corroded

fuel filler pipes corroded

oil cooler pipe ferrule excessively corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2018 77,203 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2018 77,203 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2017 73,570 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides going into hoses (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion on fuel pipes and fuel filler pipe

Pass 22 Feb 2016 69,394 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion on brake pipes

Fail 19 Feb 2016 69,385 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner (2.4.G.2)

slight blow from centre exhaust joint

slight corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 27 Feb 2015 64,890 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 64,890 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 60,330 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 60,010 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 12 Feb 2013 56,448 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 52,732 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2010 48,781 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 48,781 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 37,377 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 37,377 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 25,891 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 25,886 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 May 2007 22,937 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 KCV is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 KCV, 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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WX04 KCV is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 5 May 2004.

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