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EV03 GUL

2003 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

80,447 mi
Last recorded80,447 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer59,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEV03 GUL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 80,447 miles
Fail 15 May 2026 80,428 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 75,003 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 71,447 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 68,431 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 64,176 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 58,347 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 58,347 miles

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

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2020 57,444 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 54,973 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 54,961 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 52,209 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 52,209 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 47,905 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2016 47,905 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 47,191 miles

bolts holding catalytic converter loose

Fail 27 Aug 2015 47,191 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

bolts holding catalytic converter loose

Fail 3 Aug 2015 47,163 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both front tyres slightly cracked

Pass 17 Feb 2014 44,724 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 44,706 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 44,706 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 43,328 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2010 43,328 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 41,937 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Dec 2009 41,937 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 38,682 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2008 38,397 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 brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2007 32,326 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 25,486 miles

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

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 GUL is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 GUL, 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 GUL is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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