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Y12 EVO

2003 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer59,836 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY12 EVO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2017
Pass 17 May 2013 853 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 56,855 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2012 56,817 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 55,957 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 54,081 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 54,081 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 43,975 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jan 2009 43,975 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 33,949 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 24,187 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 22,251 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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Y12 EVO is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,990cc 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 Y12 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 Y12 EVO registered?

Y12 EVO is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 6 November 2003.

Is Y12 EVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y12 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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