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V800 EVO

2003 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

129,100 mi
Last recorded129,100 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer59,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV800 EVO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 129,100 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 128,518 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 127,445 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 126,102 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 125,677 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 125,675 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis over suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 121,423 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Feb 2018 117,024 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 110,959 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 106,270 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edge

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 6 Feb 2015 99,830 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 99,830 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jan 2014 93,079 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 93,079 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 86,357 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 85,045 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 82,272 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 77,477 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 67,529 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 65,286 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 62,662 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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V800 EVO is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 V800 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 V800 EVO registered?

V800 EVO is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 16 June 2003.

Is V800 EVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V800 EVO shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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