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EV04 COW

2012 Mitsubishi Lancer

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

54,452 mi
Last recorded54,452 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer44,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEV04 COW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 54,452 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 51,138 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 47,657 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 41,095 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 37,058 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 34,299 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 32,694 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 32,694 miles

Central Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 27,623 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 24,310 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 21,931 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 17,687 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 17,666 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 6% (7.3.D.4)

Pass 22 May 2015 13,599 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 COW is a 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 44,958 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 COW, 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 14 years old, this Mitsubishi Lancer is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EV04 COW?

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What year was EV04 COW registered?

EV04 COW is a 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 7 June 2012.

Is EV04 COW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EV04 COW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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