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SN04 JHJ

2004 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

86,940 mi
Last recorded86,940 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer55,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN04 JHJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 86,940 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 86,806 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 24 Apr 2025 86,806 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2022 86,046 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch/sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch/sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 Nov 2021 83,882 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 82,825 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 80,119 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 79,315 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 76,016 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 71,133 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 71,133 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both to flexis (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion subframe (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion subframe (6.1.B.2)

Fail 22 Jan 2016 71,052 miles

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

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)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both to flexis (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion subframe (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion subframe (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 68,324 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 66,002 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 61,735 miles

joint between center and rear exhaust section sealed

Pass 30 Jul 2011 58,122 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 51,266 miles

small type front number plate fitted [ import ]

Pass 16 May 2009 44,951 miles

small type front no plate fitted [imported vehicle]

Pass 16 May 2008 37,675 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 37,547 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 33,629 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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SN04 JHJ is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SN04 JHJ, 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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SN04 JHJ is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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