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WX04 LCU

2004 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

56,913 mi
Last recorded56,913 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer55,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2019 56,913 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (rear section of pipes) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s/r chassis corroded

underbody corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2018 55,255 miles

underbody corrison

Fail 18 Dec 2018 55,249 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

underbody corrison

Pass 3 Aug 2017 55,119 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 54,857 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases to rear joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil from bottom (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil from bottom (2.7.3)

under body heavily undersealed

Pass 9 Jul 2015 54,536 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2014 54,030 miles

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

rear shockers look damp

Pass 1 May 2013 53,055 miles

Fuel filler pipes corroded but not leaking

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 50,953 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 50,952 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 47,200 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 47,200 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 43,029 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 39,005 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2008 34,133 miles

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 34,133 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 28,324 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

some lift in steering column

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 LCU is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LCU, 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 LCU registered?

WX04 LCU is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 7 July 2004.

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