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WX04 KFY

2004 Mitsubishi Lancer

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,009 mi
Last recorded96,009 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer55,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2023 96,009 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 95,927 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 3.790 (max .22) (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 284 (max 200) (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2014 92,119 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 81,132 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 75,265 miles

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 67,434 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 61,983 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear camber control arm (inner bush) slight play

nearside rear camber control arm (outer bush) slight play

Fail 22 Jun 2011 61,983 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

nearside rear camber control arm (inner bush) slight play

nearside rear camber control arm (outer bush) slight play

Pass 9 Jun 2010 51,258 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 38,840 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 38,833 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 21,226 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 15,966 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 15,876 miles

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

front brake pads excessivly worn to metal and marking disk at o/s/f

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 KFY is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KFY, 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 KFY is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 19 May 2004.

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