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AS03 EVO

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,726 mi
Last recorded85,726 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer60,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAS03 EVO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2023 85,726 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2023 85,677 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system hose to caliper union (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system hose to caliper union (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2023 85,641 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability lower nut loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view centre and far offside (3.2 (a) (i))

front brake pads getting low

Pass 7 May 2022 85,392 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 84,493 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 83,388 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 81,245 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2019 81,245 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 80,031 miles

H.I.D units fitted

Non standard exhaust fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2016 78,022 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 76,312 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2015 71,160 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 64,335 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 64,327 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 56,063 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 49,075 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 42,947 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 36,011 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 32,235 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 26,709 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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AS03 EVO is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AS03 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 AS03 EVO registered?

AS03 EVO is a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 8 April 2005.

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