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KB53 EVO

2003 Mitsubishi Lancer

Purple Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

106,871 mi
Last recorded106,871 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer59,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB53 EVO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 106,871 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2026 106,871 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 106,496 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 105,765 miles

General surface corrosion to under vehicle body & suspension component

Pass 8 Mar 2023 103,337 miles

General surface corrosion to under vehicle body & suspension component

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 102,189 miles

Fuel tank filler cap slightly perishing

General surface corrosion to under vehicle body & suspension component

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 100,969 miles

Fuel cap seal starting to perish

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear Surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 100,427 miles

General surface corrosion to under vehicle body & suspension components

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 99,069 miles

General surface corrosion to under vehicle body & suspension components

Pass 12 Mar 2018 98,399 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 98,399 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fuel filler neck heavily corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2017 97,936 miles

fuel filler pipe starting to corrode.

Fail 13 Feb 2017 97,936 miles

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

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

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

fuel filler pipe starting to corrode.

Pass 18 Feb 2016 94,375 miles

Fuel filler pipe has light corrosion

Pass 10 Feb 2015 90,822 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel filler pipe starting to corrode.

light scratches on front windscreen.

n/s front tyre starting to split on inner side wall.

power steering belt starting to split.

Pass 10 Feb 2014 84,155 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Feb 2013 74,848 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

small hole rear tailpipe

Pass 5 Feb 2013 74,848 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

small hole rear tailpipe

Pass 13 Feb 2012 67,525 miles

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

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

slight steering wheel play.

Pass 28 Oct 2010 57,550 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 47,241 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 37,028 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 13 Sep 2007 27,502 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 12,803 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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KB53 EVO is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer in Purple 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 KB53 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 KB53 EVO registered?

KB53 EVO is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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