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ST02 EVO

2004 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,575 mi
Last recorded50,575 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer55,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST02 EVO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Dec 2024 50,575 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 0.880 target 0.200 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 50,566 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 50,500 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.048 target 1.030 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 0.950 target 0.200 (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits 0.625 target 0.200 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 49,833 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 49,831 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 49,780 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 49,780 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 49,005 miles

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All rear ()

Pass 10 Apr 2018 48,158 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit slight wear inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 46,968 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 44,749 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 42,590 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 39,967 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 39,946 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 37,464 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 37,910 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2010 27,658 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 26,267 miles

temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2009 24,215 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 21,460 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 13 Nov 2007 21,459 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

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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ST02 EVO is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 ST02 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 ST02 EVO registered?

ST02 EVO is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 13 October 2004.

Is ST02 EVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST02 EVO shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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