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WH03 EVO

2003 Mitsubishi Lancer

Purple Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

38,170 mi
Last recorded38,170 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer59,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWH03 EVO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 38,170 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 38,148 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 38,101 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 37,976 miles

Offside Front grease on outer driveshaft boot

Pass 10 Jun 2021 37,920 miles

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

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

undersealed

Pass 19 Jun 2020 37,201 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 36,830 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 35,239 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 35,239 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords also has nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 31,446 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 26,238 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 25,707 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2014 24,753 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 May 2013 23,736 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2012 22,201 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 20,346 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2010 18,673 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 16,792 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 15,143 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 13,045 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 10,180 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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WH03 EVO is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer in Purple with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 WH03 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WH03 EVO registered?

WH03 EVO is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 13 May 2003.

Is WH03 EVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WH03 EVO shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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