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EU02 TUF

2004 Mitsubishi Lancer

Orange Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

83,841 mi
Last recorded83,841 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer55,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU02 TUF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 83,841 miles

All under body covered in under sealant

Pass 28 May 2024 83,829 miles

underbody undersealed

Pass 20 May 2023 83,657 miles

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

underbody sprayed sealant

Pass 19 May 2022 83,286 miles

Rear underbody has slightly surface corrosion /applied fully black sealant

Pass 18 May 2021 80,705 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

all underside under sealed

slight corrosion on rear chassis

Pass 4 Apr 2019 79,794 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 77,965 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 77,913 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 73,421 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 67,710 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 64,153 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 61,621 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 55,991 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 51,796 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 46,738 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 45,321 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside wiper blade split

offside front tyre has cut in sidewall but no cords or ply visible

offside wiper blade split

Pass 16 Dec 2008 39,963 miles

nearside wiper blade split

offside wiper blade split

Pass 10 Dec 2007 33,805 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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EU02 TUF is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer in Orange with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 EU02 TUF, 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 EU02 TUF registered?

EU02 TUF is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 15 December 2004.

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The MOT history for EU02 TUF shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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