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FM03 ZFT

2003 Mitsubishi Evo

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

92,831 mi
Last recorded92,831 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Evo64,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 ZFT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelEvo
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 92,831 miles

Offside Front Fuel hose deteriorated Engine bay fuel hose starting to perish (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Seat bolster damaged

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 88,945 miles

Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor, n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2024 88,945 miles

Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor, n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 85,921 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2023 85,921 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 May 2022 81,942 miles

fuel pipes rusty

Pass 4 Jun 2021 78,155 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 75,445 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 71,636 miles

slight surface rust on fuel pipes

Pass 24 May 2018 69,099 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 May 2017 66,515 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 62,645 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 58,689 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 58,689 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2014 54,149 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 51,115 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2012 45,982 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 39,403 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 39,396 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2010 36,480 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

nearside front track rod end slight wear

wipers in poor condition

Pass 24 Apr 2009 32,728 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 32,728 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 32,714 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2008 32,713 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Fail 28 May 2008 32,704 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 May 2007 28,477 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 21,776 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Evo?

Based on 5,828 MOT tests across 539 vehicles.

81.6%
Pass Rate
2,296
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
539
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 195
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 141
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 125
fog lamp not working 121
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 121
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FM03 ZFT is a 2003 Mitsubishi Evo in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 2003 Mitsubishi Evo models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 64,260 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 Evo fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 195 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FM03 ZFT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Evo typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 23 years old, this Mitsubishi Evo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FM03 ZFT is a 2003 Mitsubishi Evo, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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