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Y4 EVO

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

30,588 mi
Last recorded30,588 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY4 EVO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 30,588 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 30,355 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 30,335 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 30,011 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 29,636 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 27,816 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 23,873 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 23,457 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 22,257 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 18,561 miles

Coolant leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 17,587 miles

nail in n/s/f tyre

Pass 25 May 2011 16,244 miles

NSR outer brake pad getting low

Fail 17 May 2011 16,084 miles

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

both front & both front to rear brake pipes heavily coated in underseal & cannot be inspected properly

Pass 21 Apr 2010 14,932 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 14,071 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

exhaust system corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2009 14,069 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2008 10,288 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 10,288 miles

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

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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Y4 EVO is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 60,560 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 Y4 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 21 years old, this Mitsubishi Lancer is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Y4 EVO registered?

Y4 EVO is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 18 March 2005.

Is Y4 EVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y4 EVO shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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