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WX54 HRR

2004 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

131,439 mi
Last recorded131,439 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer55,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX54 HRR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 131,439 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth brake pedal rubber stating to split (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake hoses covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Jan 2026 131,439 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high Headlamp unit appears to be mis-alligned (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lamp lens misted over (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Brake pedal wearing smooth brake pedal rubber stating to split (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake hoses covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 130,870 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front been welded repaired

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front washers only working out of one hole on each jet

vehicle covered underneath with lots of undersill

Fail 6 Jan 2025 130,870 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements horn works sometimes but muffulled (7.7 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front been welded repaired

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front washers only working out of one hole on each jet

vehicle covered underneath with lots of undersill

Pass 12 Dec 2023 130,341 miles

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

N/S front wheel appears to be damaged on inside edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2023 130,340 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to alternator failure vehicle would not stay running long enough to brake test (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play split rubber around top of bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play strut top rubber split around top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

AYC pump pipes corroded

Battery light illuminated

Both rear shock absorbers heavily corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Wheel appears to be damaged on inside edge

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 130,173 miles

All rear brake hose ferrules corroding

Battery terminals loose

Both rear shock absorbers corroded

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess starting to un bond from metal (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front crossmember starting to corrode

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Inner wheel appears to be cracked and has a chip missing out of the edge where crack is

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Bumper mount corroded off causing bumper to be slightly insecure

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis near to lower arm mounts and diff mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2022 130,172 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis next to exhaust back box (6.1.1 (c) (i))

All rear brake hose ferrules corroding

Battery terminals loose

Both rear shock absorbers corroded

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess starting to un bond from metal (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front crossmember starting to corrode

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Inner wheel appears to be cracked and has a chip missing out of the edge where crack is

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Bumper mount corroded off causing bumper to be slightly insecure

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis near to lower arm mounts and diff mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 129,599 miles

Both rear shocker casings corroded

Both sill's have plastic covering's

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 129,145 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis front of rear suspension mounting and sub fame mounting area, advise repair (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front bumper and n/s headlamp damaged

front floor corroded, has been previously repaired

front gearbox mount deteriorated

rear antiroll bar corroded

rear shock absorber casings corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2021 129,144 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier clamp missing (4.13 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured sub wiring (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis front of rear suspension mounting and sub fame mounting area, advise repair (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front bumper and n/s headlamp damaged

front floor corroded, has been previously repaired

front gearbox mount deteriorated

rear antiroll bar corroded

rear shock absorber casings corroded

Fail 9 Jan 2021 129,132 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear under side of vehicle rusty.

Pass 8 Nov 2019 128,825 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

general corrosion to suspension and brake components

n/s headlamp and bumper area has light damage

side skirts fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

undertrays not fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2017 126,622 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear antiroll bar linkage has slight play in ball joint

both front lower ball joint dustcovers perished

o/s/r tyre close to limit

Pass 1 Nov 2016 121,997 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer has a small hole by support bracket area (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt track rod end (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner side wall damaged x3

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak engine sump and oil filter ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread broken but secure (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 117,750 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 108,399 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 108,365 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight play in offside inner sterring rack joint

Pass 20 Nov 2013 82,680 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 78,155 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 65,382 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 53,831 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 43,656 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 34,890 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 25,242 miles

i believe the catalyst will be removed now the mot has been issued

Fail 1 Nov 2007 25,221 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
Full Mitsubishi Lancer reliability report

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WX54 HRR is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HRR, 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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WX54 HRR is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 25 November 2004.

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