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EV02 WET

2004 Mitsubishi Lancer

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,045 mi
Last recorded80,045 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer55,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEV02 WET
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2024 80,045 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 79,256 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 77,153 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 72,526 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Dec 2020 72,525 miles

Front Emissions not tested cat missing (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 61,479 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 58,841 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 58,840 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 48,163 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 48,163 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 37,286 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 36,605 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 35,195 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 35,195 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 33,353 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 29,160 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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EV02 WET is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EV02 WET, 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 EV02 WET registered?

EV02 WET is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 25 May 2004.

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