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EV04 DSO

2004 Mitsubishi Lancer

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

31,265 mi
Last recorded31,265 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer55,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEV04 DSO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2016 31,265 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 27,100 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 22,669 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 18,695 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 17,859 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 17,112 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 13,518 miles
Fail 17 May 2008 13,518 miles

Offside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 9,891 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 9,891 miles

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

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

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 DSO is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EV04 DSO, 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 EV04 DSO registered?

EV04 DSO is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 9 June 2004.

Is EV04 DSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EV04 DSO shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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