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CT02 EVO

2003 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,825 mi
Last recorded82,825 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer59,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT02 EVO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 82,825 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 80,947 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

corrosion underside

Pass 25 May 2018 78,759 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 74,634 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 74,631 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 70,068 miles

inspected underbody best as possible

slight oil leak from engine / gearbox

Fail 19 Feb 2016 70,068 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

inspected underbody best as possible

slight oil leak from engine / gearbox

Fail 18 Feb 2016 70,065 miles

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

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

all vehicle under body heavily undersealed

both rear trailing arms front bushes have slight play

oil leak from engine

Pass 11 Dec 2015 70,006 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold blowing (7.1.2)

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

back box rubber missing

battery clamp missing

Pass 13 Oct 2014 61,915 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 55,914 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2013 55,908 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 55,339 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 54,038 miles

handbrake high

Fail 6 Sep 2011 53,966 miles

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

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

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

handbrake high

suspect catalist missing

Pass 8 Sep 2010 45,691 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 38,217 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 28,505 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres wearing close to wear indicators

Pass 4 Sep 2007 23,401 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Sep 2007 23,401 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 19,301 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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CT02 EVO is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CT02 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 CT02 EVO registered?

CT02 EVO is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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