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EHZ 188

2004 Mitsubishi Lancer

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

151,950 mi
Last recorded151,950 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer55,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEHZ 188
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 151,950 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 151,780 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 150,717 miles

Nearside Inner steering arm worn

Offside Front Inner steering arm worn

Pass 24 Feb 2023 150,273 miles

Nearside Front Inner steering arm slight play

Offside Front Inner steering arm slight play

Pass 2 Mar 2022 150,105 miles

Nearside Front Movement inner steering arm

Offside Front Movement inner steering arm

Pass 7 Sep 2015 98,400 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 91,900 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 86,240 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 72,878 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 67,745 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear tyre worn slightly on inner edge

Pass 8 Oct 2010 59,729 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 8 Oct 2010 59,729 miles

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)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 52,146 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 43,406 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 43,406 miles

Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2007 36,397 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 36,397 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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EHZ 188 is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 EHZ 188, 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 EHZ 188 registered?

EHZ 188 is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 27 July 2004.

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The MOT history for EHZ 188 shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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