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EV04 ALS

2004 Mitsubishi Lancer

Yellow Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2025
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

74,384 mi
Last recorded74,384 miles
Recorded on27 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer55,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEV04 ALS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2024 74,384 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 73,865 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 72,595 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 70,251 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 69,899 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

exhaust rusty

Pass 7 Aug 2018 69,826 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 59,391 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 59,209 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 56,043 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 53,675 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 52,914 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 52,914 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 44,492 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2011 38,374 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 28,334 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 19,149 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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EV04 ALS is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer in Yellow with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 EV04 ALS, 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 EV04 ALS registered?

EV04 ALS is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 29 October 2004.

Is EV04 ALS safe to buy?

The MOT history for EV04 ALS shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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