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EV02 BOO

2003 Mitsubishi Lancer

Yellow Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

74,093 mi
Last recorded74,093 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer59,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEV02 BOO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 74,093 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2025 72,545 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 70,042 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 68,926 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 67,733 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 67,512 miles

all underside slightly corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2021 67,505 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

all underside slightly corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2020 66,859 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

all underside slightly corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2018 66,098 miles

all brake dustshields corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2017 65,399 miles

General Corrosion On Underside

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Caliper pipe nut (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Inner Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 63,475 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 Oct 2016 63,463 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded main leg (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 60,604 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 57,551 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 57,541 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2013 45,131 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 43,697 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 41,629 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 39,074 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 36,477 miles

front and rear exhaust support brackets corroded

tyres all worn on inner edges close to limit

Pass 26 Sep 2008 32,227 miles

offside rear fog lamp slightly damp inside

Pass 7 Sep 2007 27,348 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 21,328 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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EV02 BOO is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer in Yellow with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 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 EV02 BOO, 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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EV02 BOO is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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