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EV03 GAP

2003 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,768 mi
Last recorded78,768 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer59,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEV03 GAP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 78,768 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2023 76,866 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 76,616 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 75,711 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 73,900 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 72,851 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 72,177 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 72,177 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 69,389 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 59,904 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 11 Nov 2014 49,648 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2014 49,647 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Fail 15 Dec 2012 48,437 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2012 48,437 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 40,380 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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EV03 GAP is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 GAP, 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 GAP registered?

EV03 GAP is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is EV03 GAP safe to buy?

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