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F21 EVO

2003 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,392 mi
Last recorded82,392 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer59,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF21 EVO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 82,392 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 81,639 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 79,211 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 78,556 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 73,471 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

bad oil leak from engine

Fail 6 Jul 2016 73,471 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no water (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

bad oil leak from engine

Pass 14 Apr 2015 63,948 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 63,948 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 63,170 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2012 50,758 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 48,960 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 48,930 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 46,597 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 43,508 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2006 35,105 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 2 Feb 2006 35,012 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)

small lump out of off side front side wall

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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F21 EVO is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F21 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 F21 EVO registered?

F21 EVO is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 2 January 2003.

Is F21 EVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for F21 EVO shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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