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SK04 JDM

2004 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

34,621 mi
Last recorded34,621 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer55,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK04 JDM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 34,621 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 34,578 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 34,475 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all exhaust flanges showing corrosion

rear exhaust pipe to flange weak/corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2021 33,977 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 33,549 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 32,946 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 31,324 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2017 31,320 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 30,157 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

Fail 19 Aug 2016 30,156 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front tyres worn on edges

Pass 18 Aug 2015 27,985 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre has a nail

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

both front tyres have slight cracking/perished

Fail 13 Aug 2015 27,985 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre has a nail

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

both front tyres have slight cracking/perished

Pass 6 Aug 2014 25,885 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 23,110 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 20,731 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

n/s/f tyre worn on both edges

n/s/f wiper slightly torn

o/s/f tyre wearing on both edges

o/s/f wiper slightly torn

Fail 8 Aug 2012 20,725 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

n/s/f tyre worn on both edges

n/s/f wiper slightly torn

o/s/f tyre wearing on both edges

o/s/f wiper slightly torn

Pass 11 Aug 2011 18,262 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 13,900 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 13,875 miles

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)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 10,549 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 9,788 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 8,622 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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SK04 JDM is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 SK04 JDM, 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 SK04 JDM registered?

SK04 JDM is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 6 August 2004.

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