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YE54 OVP

2005 Mitsubishi Evo

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

58,621 mi
Last recorded58,621 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Evo55,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE54 OVP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelEvo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 58,621 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 57,900 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear oil leak from ayc pump

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

Fail 25 Jun 2024 57,898 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 57,359 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2023 57,359 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 56,975 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2022 56,969 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 56,621 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 56,612 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced off side outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

unable to penetrate various corrosion to both inner and outer sills front center and rear floors front sub frame

Pass 26 Apr 2019 55,113 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 55,113 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened front sub frame in 2 place (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 53,724 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 52,283 miles

o/s/r sill corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2016 50,325 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 48,650 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 47,167 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 44,679 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 42,076 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 42,017 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 39,028 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 36,245 miles

Near side front track rod end gaiter split

Fail 29 Jan 2010 36,206 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 24,189 miles

front brake pads appear half worn

n/s/r brake pads appear well worn

Pass 31 Jan 2008 15,608 miles

very slight brake judder detected

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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YE54 OVP is a 2005 Mitsubishi Evo in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 2005 Mitsubishi Evo models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 55,133 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 YE54 OVP, 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 21 years old, this Mitsubishi Evo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YE54 OVP registered?

YE54 OVP is a 2005 Mitsubishi Evo, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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