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EV03 WOW

2004 Mitsubishi Lancer

Yellow Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

94,001 mi
Last recorded94,001 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer55,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEV03 WOW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2022 94,001 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2021 89,760 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 87,996 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 87,846 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 84,708 miles

slight corrosion under vehicle

Pass 28 Jul 2017 74,151 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 71,859 miles

Centre all round brake discs surface corrosion present

Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Mar 2016 71,859 miles

Centre all round brake discs surface corrosion present

Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively front both sides (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 71,816 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside wiper blade rubber worn

Pass 24 Apr 2013 67,898 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Apr 2013 67,888 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Dec 2011 64,197 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 64,181 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 53,420 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2010 53,404 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2009 36,978 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 27,093 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 25,007 miles

handbrake travel getting high

rear tyre inner edges slightly edged

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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EV03 WOW is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer in Yellow 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 EV03 WOW, 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 EV03 WOW registered?

EV03 WOW is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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