CarVerify

Free Car Check

MY54 EVO

2004 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1997cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

62,319 mi
Last recorded62,319 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer55,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mitsubishi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationMY54 EVO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 62,319 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 61,738 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 61,039 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 60,882 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 60,516 miles

Both inner and outer sill rusty

Both rear inner wheel arches rusty

Pass 4 Oct 2019 60,095 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 58,658 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 55,583 miles

eml light on

Fail 18 May 2017 55,582 miles

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

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)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

eml light on

Pass 17 May 2016 52,461 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 45,751 miles

door sills corroded and bent but not holed

eml light on

Fail 22 Apr 2014 40,664 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 40,664 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 37,243 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Modified road springs fitted front and rear.

Plastic covers fitted to side sills.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Apr 2012 33,084 miles

Cut on passenger side rear tyre cut on inner side wall, but no choreds visible.

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Plastic covers fitted to engine and side sills.

Rear brake discs corroded on inner edges.

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2012 33,084 miles

Cut on passenger side rear tyre cut on inner side wall, but no choreds visible.

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Plastic covers fitted to engine and side sills.

Rear brake discs corroded on inner edges.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 30,399 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 25,484 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 20,580 miles

engine management light on,

Pass 14 Nov 2007 14,344 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 14,344 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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
Full Mitsubishi Lancer reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

MY54 EVO is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 MY54 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MY54 EVO?

You can check the full history of MY54 EVO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was MY54 EVO registered?

MY54 EVO is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is MY54 EVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for MY54 EVO shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MY54 EVO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on MY54 EVO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.