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X70 EVO

2004 Mitsubishi Lancer

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

98,311 mi
Last recorded98,311 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer55,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX70 EVO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 98,311 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive been under sealed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassi leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2025 98,311 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassi leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive been under sealed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassi leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive been under sealed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 95,633 miles

Nearside Rear chassis heavily under sealed

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

Offside Rear chassis heavily under sealed

Fail 24 Jul 2024 95,629 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis subframe mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis subframe mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 95,511 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 94,540 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 93,296 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 92,513 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2018 90,482 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 88,568 miles

Both rear tyres nearing 2mm tread depth indicators.

Pass 9 Sep 2016 86,388 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 86,388 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 84,171 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 80,342 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 76,367 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 75,894 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 74,275 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 74,275 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 May 2010 73,178 miles

front exhaust heat-shield adrift

lot of travel on hand-brake

Fail 25 May 2010 73,178 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front exhaust heat-shield adrift

lot of travel on hand-brake

Pass 7 May 2009 71,053 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 711,053 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 65,663 miles

centre brake light not working

cut in outer sidewall of n/s/f tyre

Pass 16 Jan 2007 53,282 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 43,954 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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X70 EVO is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 X70 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 X70 EVO registered?

X70 EVO is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 7 January 2004.

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