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EV03 MAK

2003 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

95,019 mi
Last recorded95,019 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer59,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 95,019 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 93,715 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 91,878 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 90,270 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 87,584 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 83,563 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 77,032 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 69,619 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 69,619 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 63,306 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 59,354 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 59,354 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2012 56,922 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 50,591 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 41,235 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 41,235 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 33,420 miles

all tyres worn on edges and 3mm of tread in the middle

front number plate cracked

front wipers smear screen slightly

Pass 15 Oct 2007 31,226 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 22,074 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 20,507 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 MAK is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MAK, 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 MAK registered?

EV03 MAK is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 18 June 2003.

Is EV03 MAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for EV03 MAK shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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