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C9 POM

2004 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,900 mi
Last recorded141,900 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer55,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC9 POM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 141,900 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 140,218 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2025 140,214 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 136,505 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2023 136,500 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 134,361 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 133,968 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Dec 2021 133,961 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure front subframe rear supporting bolts missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength near rear subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts abs wire (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 131,274 miles

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

surface corrosion to front subframe

Fail 23 Nov 2020 131,268 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

surface corrosion to front subframe

Pass 18 May 2019 127,865 miles

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

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

condition of front wiper blades borderline

corrosion under vehicle and plastic covers fitted too outer sill

Fail 15 May 2019 127,848 miles

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

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

wiper blade starting to split (both)

Pass 18 Jan 2018 120,704 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 18 Jan 2018 120,703 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 106,438 miles

exhaust emission fluctuation

Fail 28 Nov 2016 106,438 miles

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)

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

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

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

Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle both sides (4.1.D.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 May 2015 103,524 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 95,582 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2014 95,582 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 11 Jun 2013 87,378 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 70,769 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 68,033 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 7 Jun 2011 67,725 miles

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)

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

de-cat pipe fitted

front discs slightly worn

front pads worn over 50%

slight wear in steering and suspension bushes

Pass 17 Jun 2010 54,662 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 39,375 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 25,030 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 8,904 miles

Both front tyres are well worn and on the legal limit.

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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C9 POM is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C9 POM, 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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C9 POM is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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