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TC54 EVO

2004 Mitsubishi Lancer

Purple Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

83,991 mi
Last recorded83,991 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer55,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTC54 EVO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 83,991 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Sill inner lip

Offside Front Lower Sill inner lip

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Plastic out sill covers fitted NS & OS

Pass 30 Nov 2023 83,912 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 83,153 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle undersealed

Fail 23 Sep 2022 83,100 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Steering system fouling wiring (2.1.4 (a))

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

Electrical wiring inadequately secured underside of vehicle (4.11 (a) (i))

all brake pipes under sealed

rear section exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 20 Oct 2021 78,923 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 73,085 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 67,810 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 65,308 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 62,625 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 62,625 miles

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 59,085 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 54,206 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 53,959 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 49,304 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 45,325 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

advise play steering rack mounts

Pass 23 Sep 2011 39,104 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 37,910 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Feb 2010 37,910 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2009 28,898 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 22,429 miles

n/s/f tyre tread worn very low inner edge.

o/s/f tread low at edges

screw in n/s/r tyre tread

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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TC54 EVO is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer in Purple with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 TC54 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 TC54 EVO registered?

TC54 EVO is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 16 September 2004.

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