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CP53 EVO

2003 Mitsubishi Lancer

Yellow Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,538 mi
Last recorded78,538 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer59,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP53 EVO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 78,538 miles

Headlight outer lenses fogging, nearside rear tyre starting to crack, slight blow centre exhaust.

Pass 23 Apr 2025 78,122 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 77,442 miles

headlamps poor

suspension corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2023 77,231 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Fitted to both rear seats ()

Fuel filler neck corroding on NSR

Offside Rear OSR chassis leg (marked in white) heavily corroded and rusted very close to suspension and cross member mountings

Fail 8 Mar 2023 77,230 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Fitted to both rear seats ()

Fuel filler neck corroding on NSR

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear OSR chassis leg (marked in white) heavily corroded and rusted very close to suspension and cross member mountings

Pass 11 Mar 2022 76,223 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 76,223 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 75,478 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 75,461 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both side (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 73,634 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2019 73,634 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 71,106 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 65,978 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 65,977 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 61,016 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2016 61,016 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 56,100 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 56,099 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 50,838 miles

front and rear wipers weak/wearing

Pass 26 Feb 2013 48,796 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 48,725 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2011 45,117 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 41,603 miles

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

both wipers split

Fail 18 Dec 2009 41,603 miles

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

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

both wipers split

Pass 19 Dec 2008 37,977 miles

Front wiper blades split

Pass 22 Nov 2007 29,739 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 23,922 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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CP53 EVO is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer in Yellow with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CP53 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 CP53 EVO registered?

CP53 EVO is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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The MOT history for CP53 EVO shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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