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RW53 EVO

2003 Mitsubishi Lancer · Petrol · 1997cc

Purple Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1997cc
ColourPurple
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Petrol 1997cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 6 (60% pass rate). It has 52,254 miles on the clock, averaging 908 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RW53 EVO

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
52,254
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2007
60%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 6 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
908

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading52,254 miles
Reading date
Miles last year863
Average per year908
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RW53 EVO 35k39k44k48k52k '07'26'21

Check RW53 EVO

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage52,254 miles
Since last MOT+863 miles
PASS
Mileage51,391 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,391 miles
Since last MOT+1,145 miles
PASS
Mileage50,246 miles
Since last MOT+954 miles
PASS
Mileage49,292 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,290 miles
Since last MOT+521 miles
PASS
Mileage48,769 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,766 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,754 miles
Since last MOT+1,217 miles
PASS
Mileage47,537 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage47,536 miles
Since last MOT+1,794 miles
PASS
Mileage45,742 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,740 miles
Since last MOT+6,520 miles
PASS
Mileage39,220 miles
Since last MOT+4,062 miles
PASS
Mileage35,158 miles
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRW53 EVO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1997cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRW — Reading, Reading
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About RW53 EVO

What car is RW53 EVO?

RW53 EVO is an purple Mitsubishi Lancer, petrol (1997cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.

What is the mileage of RW53 EVO?

The last recorded mileage for RW53 EVO was 52,254 miles, recorded on 2 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RW53 EVO passed its MOT?

RW53 EVO has had 15 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (9 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 2 Mar 2026.

Is RW53 EVO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RW53 EVO is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is RW53 EVO?

RW53 EVO is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.