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VX04 ZVS

2004 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

88,151 mi
Last recorded88,151 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer55,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX04 ZVS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 88,151 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 86,968 miles

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

Offside rack end wear

Pass 18 Oct 2023 85,623 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 84,739 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 84,684 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 83,936 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 80,636 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2018 80,636 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2017 78,579 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Jun 2016 76,409 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 70,410 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 64,923 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 64,923 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2013 61,078 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

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

cuts to tread area n/s/r tyre

engine oil low

Pass 22 Jun 2013 61,078 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

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

cuts to tread area n/s/r tyre

engine oil low

Fail 29 May 2013 61,703 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2012 59,307 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 54,211 miles

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 6 May 2010 46,884 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 39,534 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 31,181 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 23,433 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 23,433 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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VX04 ZVS is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 VX04 ZVS, 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 VX04 ZVS registered?

VX04 ZVS is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 20 May 2004.

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