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EV03 GAR

2003 Mitsubishi Lancer

Yellow Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,995 mi
Last recorded117,995 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer59,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2023 117,995 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 117,995 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2021 117,995 miles

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 109,450 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 100,972 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 91,159 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D Bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox (7.1.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Throughout (6.1.A.1)

Fail 30 Mar 2017 91,159 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D Bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox (7.1.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Throughout (6.1.A.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 87,195 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 31 Mar 2016 87,195 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 82,890 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 78,895 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 73,313 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 69,269 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Mar 2012 69,267 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 Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 64,629 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 54,859 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres close to raised tread

Pass 6 Mar 2009 49,066 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 48,684 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 44,096 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 34,154 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 GAR 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 GAR, 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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EV03 GAR is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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