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E3 VOP

2004 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

180,685 mi
Last recorded180,685 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer55,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE3 VOP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 180,685 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 176,817 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 175,012 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 174,822 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 174,532 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2011 174,041 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 170,009 miles

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

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)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 167,039 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 158,897 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 152,474 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 152,265 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Offside Outer Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

tyre pressures low

Pass 31 May 2006 144,618 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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E3 VOP is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 E3 VOP, 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 E3 VOP registered?

E3 VOP is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 December 2004.

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