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M23 BBC

2003 Mitsubishi Evo

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

90,639 mi
Last recorded90,639 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Evo64,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM23 BBC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelEvo
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2022 90,639 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all coated (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm also worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective leaves a smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm also worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jul 2022 90,639 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all coated (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm also worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective leaves a smear (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm also worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 86,689 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

underside if vehicle wax oiled

Pass 4 Oct 2018 85,138 miles

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 4 Oct 2018 85,131 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 80,259 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 75,141 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 72,122 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 69,078 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 64,742 miles

both rear tyres perished and cracking

both rear tyres worn close to wear bars

Fail 23 Sep 2013 64,742 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

both rear tyres perished and cracking

both rear tyres worn close to wear bars

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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M23 BBC is a 2003 Mitsubishi Evo in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 M23 BBC, 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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M23 BBC is a 2003 Mitsubishi Evo, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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