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DT53 EVO

2003 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,024 mi
Last recorded59,024 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer59,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDT53 EVO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 59,024 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2017 58,799 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 57,808 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 52,187 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 50,225 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 49,376 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 43,435 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

rear number plate close to being miss read

Fail 15 Dec 2009 43,410 miles

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

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

nearside front tyre close to wear markers

rear number plate close to being miss read

Pass 19 Dec 2008 35,852 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 35,850 miles

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

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

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 28,616 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 28,616 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (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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DT53 EVO is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 59,836 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 DT53 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 23 years old, this Mitsubishi Lancer is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DT53 EVO registered?

DT53 EVO is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 November 2003.

Is DT53 EVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DT53 EVO shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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