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E20 GSR

2003 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

79,584 mi
Last recorded79,584 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer59,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE20 GSR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2014 79,584 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

some surface underbody corosion

Fail 21 Jun 2013 76,466 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

some slight underbody surface corrosion

Pass 21 Jun 2013 76,466 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

some slight underbody surface corrosion

Pass 14 Jun 2012 73,371 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

some underbody corrosion not affecting the test

Pass 23 Jun 2011 70,027 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 70,027 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jun 2010 63,815 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 63,792 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2008 61,420 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 116,347 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2007 116,347 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

o/s/r diff mounting bush starting to split

Pass 7 Oct 2005 106,844 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2005 106,844 miles

Front Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Lancer?

Based on 382,912 MOT tests across 33,260 vehicles.

76.3%
Pass Rate
5,235
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
33,260
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,095
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,710
position lamp(s) not working 4,694
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 4,425
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,236
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E20 GSR is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 59,836 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 Lancer fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9,095 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E20 GSR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Lancer typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Mitsubishi Lancer is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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E20 GSR is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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