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SP03 LHK

2004 Mitsubishi Lancer

Purple Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

102,258 mi
Last recorded102,258 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer55,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP03 LHK
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 102,258 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Spit at small end (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal brake pipe slightly corroded. Front pipe at join with flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2025 100,819 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 99,352 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2023 97,136 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 95,176 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 94,233 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 89,705 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 80,804 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 71,588 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

rear chassis legs rusty

Pass 13 Apr 2016 62,222 miles

Front exhaust mounting corroded & broken

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2016 62,222 miles

Front exhaust mounting corroded & broken

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 52,359 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Apr 2015 52,308 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Apr 2014 41,166 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 34,461 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on edges

Pass 21 Mar 2012 27,911 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 24,113 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 22,500 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 20,200 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 17,896 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 15,840 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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SP03 LHK is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer in Purple with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 SP03 LHK, 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 SP03 LHK registered?

SP03 LHK is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 5 April 2004.

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The MOT history for SP03 LHK shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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