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Y333 EVO

2003 Mitsubishi Lancer

Yellow Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

98,604 mi
Last recorded98,604 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer59,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY333 EVO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2023 98,604 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both floors, chassis rails, under sills, outer sills and inner flitches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 97,985 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both floors,sill to floors,chassis rails,flitches and various other components (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 97,361 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floors,sills,sill to floors,flitches and chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 95,916 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 93,522 miles

both rear tyres close to legal limit

nearside front tyre on legal limit

offside front tyre close to legal limit

offside track rod end has slight play

rear exhaust has slight blow

Pass 22 Sep 2017 91,072 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 84,400 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 74,860 miles

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

Top of windscreen has sun-visor strip fitted but does not adversely affect drivers view to the front

Vehicle fitted with lowered suspension

Fail 1 Aug 2014 66,301 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 66,301 miles

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

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

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

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

coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 57,283 miles

Child seat fitted nearside rear

Nearside Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Slight oil leak engine/differential

Sun strip fitted to windscreen inside swept area but does not affect direct view from drivers seat

Pass 20 Jul 2012 49,576 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2011 46,366 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 39,875 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 34,147 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2008

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 28,972 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 22,495 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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Y333 EVO is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer in Yellow with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 Y333 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 Y333 EVO registered?

Y333 EVO is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 14 November 2003.

Is Y333 EVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y333 EVO shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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