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S195 JBA

2004 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

133,134 mi
Last recorded133,134 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer55,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS195 JBA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 133,134 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2025 133,134 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2023 133,127 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 132,280 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2022 132,280 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 132,057 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 132,057 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 130,029 miles

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

Offside Rear Front fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 126,503 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 122,661 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 117,615 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 114,511 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 109,540 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 102,773 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 97,822 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2010 89,215 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

handbrake high

slight play in steering rack

Pass 3 Jul 2009 75,389 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 69,037 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 55,603 miles

both front tyres on wear blocks. 2mm

Pass 7 Feb 2006 41,725 miles

minor damage to o/side rear wheel rim

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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S195 JBA is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 S195 JBA, 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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S195 JBA is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 16 November 2004.

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