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EV04 JAB

2004 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

93,352 mi
Last recorded93,352 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer55,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEV04 JAB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 93,352 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 92,922 miles

Minor varios chips in windscreen

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear differential mounting bushes are perished/splitting

Pass 19 Oct 2023 92,175 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 91,260 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 89,945 miles

Various small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 15 Jun 2020 86,337 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 82,242 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 77,909 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 71,944 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low on inner edges

Offside Rear tyre wearing low on inner edges

Fail 21 Jun 2017 71,941 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low on inner edges

Offside Rear tyre wearing low on inner edges

Pass 24 Jun 2016 66,582 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 60,444 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 55,378 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 51,118 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Jun 2012 44,835 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 38,590 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 31,058 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 25,891 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 20,575 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 17,672 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 JAB is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 JAB, 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 EV04 JAB registered?

EV04 JAB is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 18 June 2004.

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