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AF04 EVO

2004 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

80,310 mi
Last recorded80,310 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer55,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 EVO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 80,310 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 78,924 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 76,930 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 76,235 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Mar 2022 76,229 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 75,972 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 75,471 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 74,144 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 72,940 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 72,027 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2014 72,027 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 71,144 miles

Advanced corrosion to fuel filler tubes

Cracks apparent in laquer in all wheel hubs

Emission hydrocarbon high at idle speed

General corrosion to front subframe, hubs and components

Modified engine and exhaust system

Modified track car, all seats removed at time of test

Parking brake poor for model

Some corrosion to rear subframe and components

Wheel arch liner chaffing oil filter

Pass 2 Dec 2011 67,010 miles

Race harness fitted to o/s/f seat

Smal chips on front screen

Advanced wear to o/s track rod end

Hydrocarbons high at idle speed (race tuned engine)

Modified suspension and exhaust system

N/s/f a.b.s wiring insecure

Plastic sill covers preventing full examination

Pass 30 Nov 2010 59,423 miles

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

outer sills have plastic covers over them canot check outer sills

stone chips front screen

Pass 4 Dec 2009 47,303 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 37,007 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 28,346 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 23,993 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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AF04 EVO is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AF04 EVO, 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 AF04 EVO registered?

AF04 EVO is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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The MOT history for AF04 EVO shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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