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OO03 EVO

2003 Mitsubishi Lancer

Yellow Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

41,922 mi
Last recorded41,922 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer59,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOO03 EVO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2022 41,922 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

heavily undersealed

Pass 8 Sep 2021 41,071 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

heavily undersealed

Fail 8 Sep 2021 41,071 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

heavily undersealed

Pass 11 Sep 2020 40,119 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

heavily undersealed

Fail 2 Sep 2020 40,002 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

heavily undersealed

Pass 8 Apr 2019 38,688 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

heavily undersealed

Pass 6 Apr 2018 37,777 miles

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

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

heavy undersea

Pass 13 Dec 2016 36,885 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 36,464 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 35,987 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 35,459 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 34,141 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 34,141 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 33,519 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 32,281 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 29,181 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

bearings checked on road test

Pass 10 Apr 2008 26,884 miles

bearings checked on road test

Pass 2 Apr 2007 22,351 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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OO03 EVO is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer in Yellow 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 OO03 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 OO03 EVO registered?

OO03 EVO is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is OO03 EVO safe to buy?

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