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EV03 MOB

2003 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

90,213 mi
Last recorded90,213 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer59,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEV03 MOB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2024 90,213 miles

vehicle undersealed

Pass 9 May 2023 89,537 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

vehicle under sealed (unable to fully inspect)

Pass 22 Apr 2022 86,832 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle undersealed (unable to fully inspect)

Pass 30 Mar 2021 82,619 miles

vehicle under sealed (unable to fully inspect)

Pass 24 Mar 2020 79,331 miles

vehicle undersealed (unable to fully inspect)

Pass 16 Mar 2019 76,561 miles

vehicle under sealed (unable to fully inspect)

Pass 10 Mar 2018 73,433 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2016 65,107 miles

aftermarket exhaust fitted

side skirts fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2015 58,694 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 51,097 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 48,147 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 48,172 miles

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

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)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 45,854 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 41,836 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 37,862 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 33,478 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 30,172 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 26,099 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 25,941 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)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 19,119 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 19,119 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)

slight play bottom of nearside front strut

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 MOB is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MOB, 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 MOB registered?

EV03 MOB is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 14 April 2003.

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