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AR04 EVO

2004 Mitsubishi Lancer

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

44,335 mi
Last recorded44,335 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer55,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR04 EVO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 44,335 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 44,023 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2024 43,526 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 43,241 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 43,238 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front brake flexy rubbing on drivshaft

Offside Front brake flexy rubbing on driveshaft

Pass 8 Jul 2022 42,432 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 41,304 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 38,716 miles

Battery held in place by tie wraps

Exhaust heat sheilds corroded and loose

O/S wiper blde split at end

Fail 31 Oct 2014 38,691 miles

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

engine managment light is on

exhaust heat sheild is loose

Fail 30 Oct 2013 34,677 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 34,677 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 32,342 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 32,338 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 28,406 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 28,405 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 24,681 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 24,681 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 22,824 miles

E.O.B.D. Light on showing a fault

Front registration plate on center grill.

Pass 19 Jan 2008 15,533 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 21,028 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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AR04 EVO is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AR04 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 AR04 EVO registered?

AR04 EVO is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 12 November 2004.

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