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SB03 EVO

2003 Mitsubishi Lancer

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

58,680 mi
Last recorded58,680 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer59,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB03 EVO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2020 58,680 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 57,152 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 53,700 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 49,881 miles

Offside Front Tyre on 2mm

Pass 8 Aug 2014 45,674 miles

emissions only just meet requirments

Pass 20 Apr 2013 45,165 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 43,664 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 7 Apr 2011 41,169 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 38,887 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 33,707 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 26,361 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 19,050 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 14,919 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 14,919 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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SB03 EVO is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 SB03 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 SB03 EVO registered?

SB03 EVO is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 14 April 2003.

Is SB03 EVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB03 EVO shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SB03 EVO have outstanding finance?

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