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F13 EVO

2003 Mitsubishi Lancer

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

73,704 mi
Last recorded73,704 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer59,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF13 EVO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 73,704 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 72,203 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 69,060 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 66,196 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear 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 31 Aug 2016 61,494 miles

Nearside Rear 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 15 Sep 2015 59,719 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 58,202 miles

rear fog light turns on with rear fog light

Pass 23 Jul 2013 55,479 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 20 Jul 2012 52,712 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 52,712 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 48,486 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 42,731 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 37,159 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 31,553 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2008 31,553 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 28,120 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 22,251 miles

DRIVERS TELL-TALE FOR REAR FOG LIGHT IS ON IS FRONT FOG LIGHT TELL-TALE LIGHT. CUT IN SIDE WALL IN OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE NO CORDS SHOWING.

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Jun 2006 22,251 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

cut in side wall in offside front tyre no cords showing

drivers tell-tale for rear fog light is on is front fog light tell-tale light.

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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F13 EVO is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 F13 EVO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F13 EVO registered?

F13 EVO is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 14 April 2003.

Is F13 EVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for F13 EVO shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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