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MJ54 EVO

2004 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

100,477 mi
Last recorded100,477 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer55,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ54 EVO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 100,477 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2024 98,960 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 96,956 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 95,232 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 90,257 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 88,995 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 87,741 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 79,298 miles
Fail 3 May 2014 77,717 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 May 2014 77,717 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 73,624 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2012 67,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 67,139 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 60,236 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 52,228 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 44,031 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 40,326 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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MJ54 EVO is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 MJ54 EVO, 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 MJ54 EVO registered?

MJ54 EVO is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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