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EV03 YES

2004 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

67,445 mi
Last recorded67,445 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer55,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEV03 YES
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 67,445 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 66,959 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 66,757 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 66,422 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 66,135 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 65,409 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 64,110 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 62,597 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 57,585 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 48,912 miles

n/s/f tyre perished and cracking / outer edges

o/s/f tyre perished and cracking / outer edges

Fail 3 Jul 2017 48,911 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f tyre perished and cracking / outer edges

o/s/f tyre perished and cracking / outer edges

Pass 23 Sep 2016 48,206 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 45,657 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 43,383 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 41,826 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 39,206 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 39,206 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 36,714 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 31,555 miles

Handbrake travel long

Stone chip in front screen

Pass 12 Feb 2007 27,718 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 19,738 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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EV03 YES is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 EV03 YES, 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 YES registered?

EV03 YES is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 October 2004.

Is EV03 YES safe to buy?

The MOT history for EV03 YES shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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