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SB04 EVO

2004 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

73,322 mi
Last recorded73,322 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer55,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB04 EVO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 73,322 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four perished 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Aug 2025 72,322 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested car over heated (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed overheated (8.2.1.2 (d))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested car overheated (4.1.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four perished 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2023 70,924 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 70,889 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 70,756 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 70,703 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 70,642 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 70,328 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 68,534 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Dec 2014 64,867 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 64,867 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 61,948 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 60,962 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 55,980 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2010 55,865 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 55,863 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 May 2009 38,299 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 33,253 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 26,278 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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SB04 EVO is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 SB04 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 SB04 EVO registered?

SB04 EVO is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 24 March 2004.

Is SB04 EVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB04 EVO shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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