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WX04 KLJ

2004 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

66,763 mi
Last recorded66,763 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer55,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX04 KLJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 66,763 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 66,737 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 12 Aug 2016 64,013 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 59,828 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Jun 2015 59,818 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 59,343 miles

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges + nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge and cracked (recommend replace n/s/r)

front and rear sub-frames corroded and oil sump corroded

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing or suspension component unable to positively identify location of fault

Pass 18 Jun 2013 59,094 miles

Both front tyres worn low on both edges. Not deemed as measurable tread.

Both rear tyres worn low on inner edges of tread. Not deemed as measurable tread.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre deteriorated in places

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Jun 2013 59,036 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Both front tyres worn low on both edges. Not deemed as measurable tread.

Both rear tyres worn low on inner edges of tread. Not deemed as measurable tread.

Nearside rear tyre deteriorated in places

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 56,460 miles

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

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

abs light working but dull

Pass 22 Jun 2011 48,454 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 48,414 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 KLJ is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 KLJ, 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 KLJ registered?

WX04 KLJ is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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