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WX04 KWB

2004 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,409 mi
Last recorded74,409 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer55,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 74,409 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 74,322 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 74,103 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 71,687 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 9 Apr 2019 71,685 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 22 Feb 2018 65,612 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 59,026 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 56,267 miles

225/45/17 97 y toyo proxes

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Misting of oil around rear diff

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded Both front (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 53,355 miles

steel fuel lines slightly corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2014 51,298 miles

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Fail 30 Jan 2014 51,298 miles

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

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

washers only just clearing screen

Pass 27 Feb 2013 48,798 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 45,678 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on inner and outer edges 235/45/17/97y toyo

Fail 21 Feb 2012 45,678 miles

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

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

both front tyres starting to wear on inner and outer edges 235/45/17/97y toyo

Pass 26 Feb 2011 43,946 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 42,441 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 38,100 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 34,611 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 32,641 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 32,641 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

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 KWB is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KWB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WX04 KWB registered?

WX04 KWB is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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