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EV04 EGG

2004 Mitsubishi Lancer

Yellow Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

78,824 mi
Last recorded78,824 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer55,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2022 78,824 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 76,330 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 72,605 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 72,502 miles

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)

Pass 24 May 2017 68,466 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under covers fitted

Pass 12 May 2016 61,388 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt wishbone ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush at rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner lateral suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 57,212 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 56,990 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 May 2014 53,282 miles

Corrosion appearing on underside of the vehicle

Fuel filler neck corroded

Gearbox to transfer box - slight oil leak

Pass 10 May 2013 46,538 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 18 May 2012 39,253 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 32,356 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Jun 2011 32,356 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 May 2010 24,340 miles

both front wiper blades starting to deteriorate

Pass 21 May 2009 22,691 miles

both front wiper blades starting to deteriorate

Pass 16 May 2008 20,923 miles

small chip in front screen

Pass 9 Mar 2007 18,170 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 EGG is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer in Yellow 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 EV04 EGG, 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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EV04 EGG is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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