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SN54 EVO

2004 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

99,556 mi
Last recorded99,556 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer55,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN54 EVO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 99,556 miles

General underside corrosion to rear along chassis rails and nearside brake pipe.

Pass 5 Feb 2022 99,497 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 99,324 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 97,300 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 97,300 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 92,180 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 89,733 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 89,139 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 88,525 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 88,018 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 88,018 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 82,602 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Slight pitting to front brake disks

Slight pitting to rear brake disks

Fail 3 Apr 2014 82,602 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Slight pitting to front brake disks

Slight pitting to rear brake disks

Pass 31 Jan 2013 79,349 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 73,908 miles

screw in nearside front tyre

Pass 21 Jan 2011 61,341 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 50,602 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 44,303 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 37,237 miles

all 4 tyres wearing more on inner edges

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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SN54 EVO is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey 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 SN54 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 SN54 EVO registered?

SN54 EVO is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 2 December 2004.

Is SN54 EVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN54 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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