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EV03 BOO

2003 Mitsubishi Lancer

Yellow Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,471 mi
Last recorded95,471 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer59,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEV03 BOO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 95,471 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 93,821 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 93,811 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 89,653 miles

Fuel filler neck pipe corroded but secure and not leaking

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2018 89,558 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working N/S/F side light not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fuel filler neck pipe corroded but secure and not leaking

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 79,237 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 79,237 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 70,967 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 61,764 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 51,126 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Oct 2014 51,126 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 38,201 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 35,001 miles

Cat convertor fitted at time of retest, decat pipe in boot

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

new number plates secured over old plates

stone chip on windscreen outside swept area

Fail 5 Oct 2012 34,997 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)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

stone chip on windscreen outside swept area

Pass 7 Nov 2011 33,569 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 29,525 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 22,587 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 22,586 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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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EV03 BOO is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer in Yellow with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EV03 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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What year was EV03 BOO registered?

EV03 BOO is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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