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GP53 EVO

2003 Mitsubishi Lancer

Purple Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

94,894 mi
Last recorded94,894 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer59,836 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 EVO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2013 94,894 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2013 94,894 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 92,651 miles

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

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

Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

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

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

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

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 7 Dec 2011

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 14 Dec 2010 88,856 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2010 88,856 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside 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)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 79,096 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 69,894 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 53,336 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 40,974 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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GP53 EVO is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer in Purple with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GP53 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 GP53 EVO registered?

GP53 EVO is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 2 December 2003.

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