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WX04 KMV

2004 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

78,823 mi
Last recorded78,823 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer55,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 78,823 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 77,935 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 76,630 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 75,245 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Jan 2022 72,946 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Jan 2021 70,943 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 18 Jan 2021 70,939 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Jan 2020 69,328 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 67,043 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 64,086 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 64,086 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Offside and nearside rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 19 Jan 2017 61,509 miles

Both front tyres wearing on the inside.

Pass 9 Jan 2016 58,516 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 55,450 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 52,922 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 50,004 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 45,257 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 40,134 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 33,982 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 33,982 miles

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

Advise:o/s/r tyre has a nail in it

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 5 Aug 2008 28,381 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 22,850 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 KMV is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 KMV, 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 KMV registered?

WX04 KMV is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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The MOT history for WX04 KMV shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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