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SJ04 NGN

2004 Mitsubishi Lancer

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

78,987 mi
Last recorded78,987 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer55,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ04 NGN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 78,987 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 78,350 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 74,797 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 74,267 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 73,733 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 72,849 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 71,855 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 71,354 miles

underside of vehicle plus suspension and brake components heavily under sealed

Fail 30 Aug 2018 71,353 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

underside of vehicle plus suspension and brake components heavily under sealed

Pass 30 Aug 2017 70,849 miles

( underside heavily undersealed )

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Aug 2017 70,849 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 24 Aug 2017 70,720 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)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 12 Aug 2016 69,960 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Fail 12 Aug 2016 69,960 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 69,660 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 67,456 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 67,455 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)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 60,287 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 47,752 miles

corrosion in fuel filler/breather pipe/s

Fail 26 Jan 2012 47,743 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

corrosion in fuel filler/breather pipe/s

Pass 1 Feb 2011 43,216 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 38,329 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 38,329 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 31,830 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 20,406 miles

N/S/F Wiper blade streaky/juddery

Fail 5 Feb 2008 20,397 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

N/S/F Wiper blade streaky/juddery

Pass 24 Apr 2007 19,589 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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SJ04 NGN is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 SJ04 NGN, 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 SJ04 NGN registered?

SJ04 NGN is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 23 March 2004.

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