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AS04 EVO

2004 Mitsubishi Lancer

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

85,755 mi
Last recorded85,755 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer55,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAS04 EVO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 85,755 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2025 85,739 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 84,473 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Rubber perished (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Rubber perished (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2024 84,473 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Rubber perished (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Rubber perished (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid topped up fluid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working replaced blown fuse (3.4 (a))

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2023 84,336 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 80,837 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 80,837 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 73,460 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 70,090 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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AS04 EVO is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 AS04 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 AS04 EVO registered?

AS04 EVO is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 November 2004.

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