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E23 VVO

2004 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

51,563 mi
Last recorded51,563 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer55,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE23 VVO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 51,563 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2025 51,562 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both number plate lights not working. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Both front flexible brake hoses rubbing on front driveshafts.

Pass 11 Sep 2024 50,197 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 47,994 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 47,985 miles

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)

Oil leak engine area

Fail 11 Aug 2016 47,985 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak engine area

Pass 4 Aug 2015 46,737 miles

Oil leak enginge area

Pass 25 Jul 2014 43,713 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 40,954 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 38,424 miles

Steering wheel column adjuster may be a little too loose when tightened

oil leak from engine area near filter

Pass 13 Jul 2011 36,130 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 34,058 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jul 2009 31,178 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 31,178 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 28,716 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 26,177 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 26,177 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 20,695 miles

both sides underbody floor and chassis legs damaged

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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E23 VVO is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 E23 VVO, 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 E23 VVO registered?

E23 VVO is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 August 2004.

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The MOT history for E23 VVO shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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