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EV03 PAD

2003 Mitsubishi Lancer

Yellow Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

72,782 mi
Last recorded72,782 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer59,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2014 72,782 miles

Both rear hub component slight play.Nearside front constant velocity gaitor slightly damaged.Nearside front tyre worn close to limit.

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 67,814 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 67,813 miles

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

Rear 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)

Pass 26 Nov 2011 64,318 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 56,418 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 43,673 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 23,314 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 15,309 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front tyres low on edges

Pass 3 Nov 2006 7,080 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 PAD is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer in Yellow with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 PAD, 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 PAD registered?

EV03 PAD is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 29 October 2003.

Is EV03 PAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for EV03 PAD shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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