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WX04 MTJ

2004 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,515 mi
Last recorded86,515 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer55,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX04 MTJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 86,515 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 84,463 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 83,505 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 83,251 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 82,657 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 80,647 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 78,433 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 75,572 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 75,572 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 May 2016 71,793 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 67,615 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 64,306 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 59,546 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2013 59,541 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 53,762 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 53,742 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 47,486 miles

both rear brake discs rusting

Pass 4 Feb 2010 39,603 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 39,603 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 33,723 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2009 33,723 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 12 Feb 2008 27,210 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)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 27,210 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 17,446 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 MTJ is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MTJ, 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 MTJ registered?

WX04 MTJ is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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