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SP04 ZLK

2004 Mitsubishi Lancer

Yellow Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,670 mi
Last recorded93,670 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer55,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP04 ZLK
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 93,670 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 92,712 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 91,678 miles

Chassis is undersealed

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 91,461 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 90,110 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear os & ns corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe join (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear rear fog lamp discoloured

under body has corrosion

Pass 29 Jun 2021 88,964 miles

Coil spring corroded all coil springs front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front of centre box flange, backbox flange (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2020 87,620 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 86,267 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 85,172 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has cracking on outer edge

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2018 85,172 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre has cracking on outer edge

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 81,926 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 76,880 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 72,682 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 69,088 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 13 Jun 2014 68,907 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 60,456 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 57,288 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 46,495 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 43,384 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)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

corrosion on brake discs

Pass 2 Aug 2010 40,968 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 36,682 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 32,392 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 32,392 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 32,384 miles

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

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 May 2007 23,748 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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SP04 ZLK is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer in Yellow with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SP04 ZLK, 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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SP04 ZLK is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 22 April 2004.

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