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WX04 KSE

2004 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,697 mi
Last recorded83,697 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer55,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 83,697 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

surface corrosion under vehicle components

Pass 21 Oct 2020 83,312 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

general corrosion on under side of vehicle

Pass 20 Dec 2018 82,948 miles

Corrosion on rear brake pipes borderline

Corrosion under vehicle

Plastic covers fitted under vehicle and outer sills

Pass 11 Dec 2017 80,565 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 76,553 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 69,207 miles

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted, unable to fully check belt

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

Fail 15 Dec 2015 69,207 miles

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted, unable to fully check belt

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 62,233 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2014 62,233 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 56,128 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 49,305 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Jan 2013 49,303 miles

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

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

n/s/r tyre perrished

o/s/r tyre perrished

Pass 28 Dec 2011 44,050 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)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 39,149 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 34,108 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 27,314 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 May 2008 53,083 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 19,760 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 KSE is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KSE, 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 KSE registered?

WX04 KSE is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 8 June 2004.

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