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WX54 LFL

2004 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,794 mi
Last recorded70,794 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer55,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2024 70,794 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both shocks (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 16 Dec 2021 69,845 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 67,051 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 63,045 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2019 62,902 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 58,960 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 54,057 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 49,866 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 46,545 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 46,525 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2014 42,999 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 42,999 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 39,515 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2013 39,512 miles

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 37,296 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 33,575 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 30,295 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 27,180 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 21,749 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 18,349 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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WX54 LFL 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 WX54 LFL, 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 LFL registered?

WX54 LFL is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 20 September 2004.

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