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E8 ATU

2003 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

66,102 mi
Last recorded66,102 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer59,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE8 ATU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 66,102 miles
Fail 30 May 2026 66,012 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 65,052 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2025 65,051 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

Pass 29 Mar 2024 64,451 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 60,110 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 59,199 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 56,661 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 51,651 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 46,726 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 45,609 miles

Corrosion under vehicle

Plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Pass 3 Mar 2017 41,392 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 41,138 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres feathering on inside edge

Pass 27 Mar 2015 40,575 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres feathering on inner edges

Pass 18 Mar 2014 40,310 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres feathering on inner edges

Fail 18 Mar 2014 40,310 miles

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

both front tyres feathering on inner edges

Pass 9 Mar 2013 38,874 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2013 38,858 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)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 38,053 miles

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

front anti-roll bar fouling on craddle at offside

rear anti-roll bar fouling on craddle at nearside

Pass 12 Mar 2011 36,985 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 35,515 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 33,655 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 31,880 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 29,843 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 27,022 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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E8 ATU is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E8 ATU, 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 E8 ATU registered?

E8 ATU is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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