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EV02 COV

2003 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

24,137 mi
Last recorded24,137 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer59,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEV02 COV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 24,137 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 23,995 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 23,696 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 23,016 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 22,222 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 21,504 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 21,039 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 20,682 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2014 20,678 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)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2013 19,643 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 19,642 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)

Pass 8 May 2012 18,668 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2011 17,016 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 15,822 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 13,663 miles

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)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 11,973 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 9,364 miles

personal plate fitted to front

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 COV is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 COV, 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 EV02 COV registered?

EV02 COV is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 16 December 2003.

Is EV02 COV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EV02 COV shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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