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EV03 BOS

2003 Mitsubishi Lancer

Yellow Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,034 mi
Last recorded82,034 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer59,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 82,034 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 79,916 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 75,867 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 72,073 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 72,032 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner chassis area inner sill area and wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner chassis area inner sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 66,014 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 63,053 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 57,294 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 57,256 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 47,848 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 46,299 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 43,203 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 39,867 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 36,096 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 32,239 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 32,223 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 28,596 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 24,493 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 16,639 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 16,635 miles

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

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.

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 BOS is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer in Yellow with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BOS, 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 BOS registered?

EV03 BOS is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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