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F457 EVO

2003 Mitsubishi Lancer

Yellow Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,942 mi
Last recorded83,942 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer59,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF457 EVO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 83,942 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 81,656 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 80,238 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 77,447 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 77,404 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 77,339 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 74,733 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 70,465 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 67,866 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 64,430 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2016 64,430 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 58,286 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 58,286 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 2 Oct 2014 53,895 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 53,895 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 52,047 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 46,110 miles

vehicle had BET emissions test, suspect catalytic converter not fitted.

Pass 14 Mar 2012 38,195 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 33,463 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 30,118 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 24,269 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 19,629 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2008 19,529 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Near side front tyre has splits in side wall

Off side front wiper blade split

Pass 28 Feb 2007 14,560 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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F457 EVO is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer in Yellow with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 F457 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.

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What year was F457 EVO registered?

F457 EVO is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is F457 EVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for F457 EVO shows 24 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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