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Y40 EVO

2004 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

101,292 mi
Last recorded101,292 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer55,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY40 EVO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 101,292 miles

Nearside Rear Transmission pump leaking

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Nov 2025 101,292 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps All (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Transmission pump leaking

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 99,291 miles

transmission pump leaking oil n/s/r behind wheel BORDERLINE

Pass 4 Sep 2023 96,386 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear on inner face BORDERLINE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

rear diff control unit leaking BORDERLINE

Pass 22 Sep 2022 93,853 miles

both rear brake discs corroded and pitted inner face

o/s/f brake disc corroded and scorn inner face

pump for gearbox n/s/r damp with oil

Pass 7 Sep 2021 90,629 miles

both rear brake discs corroded inner face

oil tank /pump leaking for gearbox n/s/r behind bumper

Pass 24 Sep 2020 87,493 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 82,586 miles

both front coil springs corroded

both rear brake pipes over tank starting to corrode

both rear coil springs corroded

surface corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Pass 12 Jul 2018 79,225 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 73,605 miles

both rear brake pipes near tank starting to corrode

front sub frame starting to corrode

front to rear fuel pipes starting to corrode

n/s/f brake pipe starting to corrode

Pass 25 May 2016 68,501 miles

battery poor condition had to keep jump starting on test

both front struts and springs starting to corrode

both front tyres on legal limit and starting to crack

both rear struts and springs starting to corrode

both rear tyres on legal limit and starting to crack

n/s/f brake pipe starting to corrode

o/s/f brake pipe on caliper starting to corrode

Fail 20 May 2016 68,481 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

battery poor condition had to keep jump starting on test

both front brake discs corroded inner face borderline

both front struts and springs starting to corrode

both front tyres on legal limit and starting to crack

both rear brake discs corroded inner face borderline

both rear struts and springs starting to corrode

both rear tyres on legal limit and starting to crack

n/s/f brake pipe starting to corrode

o/s/f brake pipe on caliper starting to corrode

Pass 19 Oct 2015 66,460 miles

Rear brake discs inners corroded

n/s/r tyre worn.

slight leak o/s cv boot.

Pass 13 Oct 2014 61,178 miles

N/S/F TYRE WORN.

O/S OUTER CV BOOT SLIGHT LEAK.

Fail 10 Oct 2014 61,169 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

N/S/F TYRE WORN.

O/S OUTER CV BOOT SLIGHT LEAK.

Pass 29 Apr 2013 52,584 miles

front brake pads look to be getting low

Fail 26 Apr 2013 52,564 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake pads look to be getting low

Pass 12 Apr 2012 47,486 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 41,645 miles

ALL TYRES WORN.

Pass 19 Apr 2010 33,732 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 33,723 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 22,455 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 14,523 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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Y40 EVO is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey 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 Y40 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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Y40 EVO is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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