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AK04 EVO

2004 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

72,994 mi
Last recorded72,994 miles
Recorded on23 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer55,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 EVO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2024 72,994 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 72,990 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 72,978 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 72,963 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 72,941 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 71,359 miles

Engine management light staying on.

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Outer sills not checked because plastic sill covers fitted.

Fail 6 Jun 2013 71,317 miles

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

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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine management light staying on.

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Outer sills not checked because plastic sill covers fitted.

Pass 2 Jun 2012 66,558 miles

engine management light stays on

Pass 10 Jun 2011 60,690 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 60,690 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2010 50,971 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Dec 2008 40,063 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 40,063 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 36,171 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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AK04 EVO is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AK04 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK04 EVO registered?

AK04 EVO is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 8 June 2004.

Is AK04 EVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK04 EVO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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