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WX51 YHD

2001 Mitsubishi Evolution

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

58,516 mi
Last recorded58,516 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Evolution57,329 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX51 YHD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelEvolution
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 58,516 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 58,211 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 57,330 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipe ()

Fail 20 Jun 2016 57,329 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipe ()

Pass 4 Jul 2015 56,516 miles

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

both front brake pipes slight corrosion

front to rear and rear brake pipes coated in grease cannot inspect fully

Pass 28 Jun 2014 54,543 miles

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

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

rear brake discs slight corrosion

Pass 28 Jun 2013 53,340 miles

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all brake pipes coated in grease

Pass 23 Jun 2009 50,541 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2009 50,173 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 43,225 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 43,213 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 32,543 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2005 26,582 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Evolution?

Based on 2,801 MOT tests across 291 vehicles.

80.6%
Pass Rate
2,390
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
291
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 94
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 76
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 68
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 58
Brake pipe excessively corroded 55
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WX51 YHD is a 2001 Mitsubishi Evolution in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2001 Mitsubishi Evolution models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 57,329 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Evolution fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 94 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WX51 YHD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Evolution typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 25 years old, this Mitsubishi Evolution is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WX51 YHD is a 2001 Mitsubishi Evolution, first registered on 5 November 2001.

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