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V7 LEF

2003 Mitsubishi Evo

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

59,563 mi
Last recorded59,563 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Evo64,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV7 LEF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelEvo
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 59,563 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 58,108 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 57,055 miles

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 56,610 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 55,820 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 54,427 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 52,639 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing inner (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing inner (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 51,697 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing inner (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing inner (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 47,490 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 47,486 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 29 May 2013 44,431 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 43,029 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 41,964 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 39,783 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 36,829 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 33,517 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 28,566 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 28,413 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 26 Jun 2006 22,663 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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V7 LEF is a 2003 Mitsubishi Evo in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V7 LEF, 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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What year was V7 LEF registered?

V7 LEF is a 2003 Mitsubishi Evo, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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