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Y212 WDV

2004 Mitsubishi Lancer

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

88,510 mi
Last recorded88,510 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer55,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY212 WDV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 88,510 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front to rear under body & suspension components slightly corroded (covered in underseal)

Pass 13 Apr 2024 88,345 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front & both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Jan 2023 87,478 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Inner rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 86,218 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 85,529 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front to rear sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front lower cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 82,852 miles

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2015 75,408 miles

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

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

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

both front steering arms have slight play at inner fixings

Pass 9 Dec 2013 73,737 miles

Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Jul 2012 68,291 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front steering arms have slight play at inner fixings

Pass 2 Jul 2012 68,291 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front steering arms have slight play at inner fixings

Pass 18 Jun 2011 60,183 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front disc worn

Pass 28 Jun 2010 54,985 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 48,854 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 42,866 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 35,325 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 35,325 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 29,165 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

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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Y212 WDV is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y212 WDV, 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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Y212 WDV is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 June 2004.

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