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CP04 EFL

2004 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

99,622 mi
Last recorded99,622 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer55,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP04 EFL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 99,622 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 99,439 miles

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

Sill covers fitted

Pass 4 May 2023 99,421 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2022 99,325 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 99,186 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 12 Feb 2020 99,145 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))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 98,742 miles

No warning lights on at time of test.

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 96,169 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak Gearbox ()

Pass 18 Mar 2017 91,854 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 87,893 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

bottom arm bush slight play n/s/r

front subframe slight corrosion

n/s & o/s outer sills plastic covers

Pass 21 May 2015 86,026 miles

n/s and o/s outer sills plastic covers

n/s/r bottom arm bush slight play

Fail 29 Apr 2015 85,894 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)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 30 May 2014 82,478 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)

wheel trims fitted alround

Pass 9 May 2013 82,016 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2012 80,378 miles

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

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

n/s and o/s outer sills plastic covers

n/s/r bottom arm inner bush slight play

Pass 9 Apr 2011 74,614 miles

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

front wipers torn

Pass 15 Apr 2010 74,573 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2010 74,573 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)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 72,267 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 68,312 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 64,403 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 64,350 miles

Offside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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CP04 EFL is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 CP04 EFL, 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 CP04 EFL registered?

CP04 EFL is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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