MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,600 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
performance cat back exhaust fitted, noise not excessive
vehicle underbody rusted in places
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front 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 Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Lancer?
Based on 382,912 MOT tests across 33,260 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EK51 VEA is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 EK51 VEA, 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 EK51 VEA registered?
EK51 VEA is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 28 May 2003.
Is EK51 VEA safe to buy?
The MOT history for EK51 VEA shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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