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DX03 VXM

2003 Mitsubishi Outlander

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

121,900 mi
Last recorded121,900 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander68,619 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 VXM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelOutlander
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2017 121,900 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 May 2016 118,117 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 3 May 2016 118,117 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Ball joint has slight play track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 Apr 2016 117,550 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on raised edge

Offside Front tyre worn on raised edge

Offside tie rod play

Pass 12 May 2015 111,979 miles

front suspension components rusty

rear suspension components rusty

sligh play in steering rack

Fail 11 May 2015 111,974 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

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

front suspension components rusty

rear suspension components rusty

sligh play in steering rack

Pass 12 Sep 2013 109,421 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 105,578 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside front tyre worn low on inner edge (raised tread pattern)

Offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge (raised tread pattern)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 May 2011 94,585 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f steering inner knuckle has slight play

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f steering inner knuckle has slight play

Fail 19 Apr 2011 93,131 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 May 2010 82,109 miles

front brake pads on limit

nearside track rod end has slight play

offside track rod end has slight play

Fail 6 Apr 2010 81,065 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 67,047 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 54,767 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 43,455 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

dampness around power steering pipes under bonnet

front number plate cracked

valve cap missing offside front tyre valve

Pass 31 Mar 2006 29,879 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Outlander?

Based on 726,436 MOT tests across 75,074 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
8,010
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
75,074
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,278
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,050
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 4,007
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,610
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DX03 VXM is a 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 68,619 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 Outlander fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,278 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DX03 VXM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Outlander typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 23 years old, this Mitsubishi Outlander is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DX03 VXM is a 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander, first registered on 1 January 2003.

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