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EV04 JCB

2004 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,327 mi
Last recorded91,327 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer55,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEV04 JCB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 91,327 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 89,811 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 81,078 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 79,359 miles

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2019 79,358 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 77,567 miles

vehicle modified to a high standard

Pass 5 Apr 2017 74,658 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 66,779 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 63,635 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 54,167 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2013 54,155 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 52,898 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

alignment

Fail 9 Aug 2012 52,877 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

alignment

Pass 5 Aug 2011 48,202 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 48,156 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 40,855 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 34,055 miles

All tyres 3mm.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 25 Jul 2009 34,003 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)

All tyres 3mm.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 26,943 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 21,377 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 JCB is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JCB, 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 JCB is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 18 June 2004.

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