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EV04 ALF

2004 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

72,502 mi
Last recorded72,502 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer55,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEV04 ALF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 72,502 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2025 70,476 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Pass 9 May 2024 66,322 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 60,521 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 54,813 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 53,960 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 53,940 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 53,800 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 53,713 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 53,336 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 52,954 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 52,715 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 51,867 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 51,846 miles

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

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)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 26,601 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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EV04 ALF is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 EV04 ALF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EV04 ALF registered?

EV04 ALF is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 21 May 2004.

Is EV04 ALF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EV04 ALF shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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