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E5 RSX

2003 Mitsubishi Lancer

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

80,192 mi
Last recorded80,192 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer59,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE5 RSX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2024 80,192 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 79,783 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 79,128 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 78,916 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 77,784 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 77,776 miles

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 76,858 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 75,516 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 75,516 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 73,215 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 71,701 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 67,438 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 64,129 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 61,607 miles

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

Trim missing off Nearside rear wheel arch , no sharp edges at time of test

Fail 26 Sep 2007 61,607 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Trim missing off Nearside rear wheel arch , no sharp edges at time of test

Pass 12 Aug 2006 54,959 miles

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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E5 RSX is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 E5 RSX, 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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What year was E5 RSX registered?

E5 RSX is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 20 August 2003.

Is E5 RSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for E5 RSX shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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