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SA54 EVO

2004 Mitsubishi Lancer

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

57,109 mi
Last recorded57,109 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer55,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA54 EVO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2023 57,109 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 56,043 miles

Underside of vehicle slight corrosion

Pass 25 Nov 2021 55,208 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 55,189 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill/chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill/chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2020 54,278 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 52,843 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 51,317 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 49,532 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 47,675 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 45,881 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 44,992 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 44,004 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 41,316 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

engine management light on

slight play in nearside and offside rear suspension lower arm front bushes

slight play in rear suspension top arm

Fail 28 Sep 2011 41,299 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

engine management light on

slight play in nearside and offside rear suspension lower arm front bushes

slight play in rear suspension top arm

Pass 28 Sep 2010 34,831 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 27,943 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit on both edges

Pass 16 Oct 2008 21,503 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 15,311 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

damage offside front wing

dent in bonnet

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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SA54 EVO is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SA54 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 SA54 EVO registered?

SA54 EVO is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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The MOT history for SA54 EVO shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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