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DG04 EVO

2004 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

62,832 mi
Last recorded62,832 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer55,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG04 EVO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 62,832 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 61,009 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 59,601 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 58,487 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 58,431 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 56,153 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2014 56,104 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine management light illuminated

exhaust corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2014 56,071 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2013 52,360 miles

front exhaust mounts broken. system still adequately supported

Pass 18 Jul 2012 46,312 miles

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

both rear tyres are close to the legal tread depth limit, and are perishing on outer edges

front exhaust mount insecure. exhaust still adequately supported

Pass 14 Jul 2011 40,567 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 34,822 miles

Nearside wiper blade slightly split on end

Fail 16 Jul 2010 34,779 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside wiper blade slightly split on end

Pass 16 Jul 2009 27,959 miles

corrosion on rear brake discs

Fail 14 Jul 2009 27,909 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 18 Jul 2008 21,673 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 17,878 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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DG04 EVO is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DG04 EVO, 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 DG04 EVO registered?

DG04 EVO is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 6 July 2004.

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