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DB02 EVO

2003 Mitsubishi Lancer

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

111,049 mi
Last recorded111,049 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer59,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDB02 EVO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2024 111,049 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 98,814 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing strut top (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing strut top (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 98,814 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing strut top (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing strut top (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 98,217 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 95,776 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 93,711 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (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)

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

Fail 18 Nov 2016 93,706 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (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)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 89,288 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 89,288 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 86,466 miles

Nearside rear brake disc corroded on inner surface

Fail 20 Oct 2014 86,466 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake disc corroded on inner surface

Pass 18 Oct 2013 81,989 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 78,322 miles

rear brake discs corroded on inner edge

Pass 13 Sep 2011 70,247 miles

front tyres low on edges

Pass 14 Sep 2010 61,515 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 52,294 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 43,876 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 34,421 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 22,935 miles

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

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

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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DB02 EVO is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 DB02 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 DB02 EVO registered?

DB02 EVO is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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