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SR04 EVO

2004 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

69,228 mi
Last recorded69,228 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer55,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR04 EVO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 69,228 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 67,841 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 67,259 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 65,874 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2021 63,677 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 61,758 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 60,893 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 58,840 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 54,278 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 51,614 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2015 51,596 miles

Offside Inner Rear Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 45,354 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 45,410 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

all four tyres becoming perished

fuel filler pipe becoming corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2014 45,354 miles

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)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 44,982 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Mar 2013 44,982 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 44,959 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 41,427 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 38,717 miles

both rear brake discs starting to corrode

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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SR04 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 78.9%.

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 SR04 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SR04 EVO registered?

SR04 EVO is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 30 June 2004.

Is SR04 EVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SR04 EVO shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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