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Y121 EVO

2003 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,547 mi
Last recorded63,547 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer59,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY121 EVO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2024 63,547 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 63,135 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 60,764 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 59,529 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 59,529 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 53,734 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 44,997 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 44,687 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 38,561 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

off mrear inner side light inop

Pass 4 Dec 2007 22,815 miles

rear reg plate cracked slightly

Fail 25 Sep 2006 34,074 miles

FRONT OFFSIDE SIDE LIGHT WAS OUT , LIGHT UNIT TAPPED AND LIGHT CAME ON , RE CHECKED OK

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 34,074 miles

FRONT OFFSIDE SIDE LIGHT WAS OUT , LIGHT UNIT TAPPED AND LIGHT CAME ON , RE CHECKED OK

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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Y121 EVO is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y121 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 Y121 EVO registered?

Y121 EVO is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 22 September 2003.

Is Y121 EVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y121 EVO shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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