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EV04 OAJ

2004 Mitsubishi Lancer

Yellow Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

55,289 mi
Last recorded55,289 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer55,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 15 Mar 2025 55,289 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 54,786 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 54,526 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 54,285 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 53,834 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 51,592 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 47,486 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 42,728 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 41,687 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 40,723 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 39,125 miles

1.trim covering outer sills.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2011 37,047 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 35,130 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 32,909 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 29,876 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 23,649 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 OAJ 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 100%.

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 OAJ, 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 OAJ registered?

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

Is EV04 OAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EV04 OAJ shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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