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EV04 JAM

2004 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

49,117 mi
Last recorded49,117 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer55,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 49,117 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 47,816 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge requires replacing A.S.A.P. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread & worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 45,891 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 43,940 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 42,665 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 41,826 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 41,055 miles

exhaust emissions slow to come down, just within requirements

Pass 9 Feb 2017 36,760 miles

exhaust emissions slow to come down, just within mot requirements

hand brake effort on minimum for brake test

hand brake travel high

Pass 30 Jan 2016 32,790 miles

exhaust emissions slow to come down just within mot requirements

Pass 4 Feb 2015 29,493 miles

exhaust emissions slow to come down, also just within reqiurements

no cam belt top cover fitted (pullies exposed)

very slight cracking to tread of all four tyres

wear to inner edges of both front tyres

Pass 8 Feb 2014 26,569 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 25,444 miles

slight oil residue on engine

Pass 19 Mar 2012 23,689 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 20,022 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 18,940 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 18,938 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2009 17,549 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2009 17,548 miles

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)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 14,221 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 8,292 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 JAM 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 90%.

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 JAM, 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 JAM registered?

EV04 JAM is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 19 May 2004.

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