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WX54 HPU

2004 Mitsubishi Lancer

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

56,791 mi
Last recorded56,791 miles
Recorded on20 May 2022
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer55,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX54 HPU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2022 56,791 miles
Fail 18 May 2022 56,780 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 54,716 miles

corrosion under vehicle

play in steering rack ends

Pass 15 Aug 2018 51,431 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 51,405 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 51,397 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 47,682 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 43,685 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 43,673 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 39,953 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 37,204 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 36,134 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 29,519 miles

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)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 20,980 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 17,481 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 17,481 miles

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

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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WX54 HPU is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 WX54 HPU, 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 WX54 HPU registered?

WX54 HPU is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 2 December 2004.

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