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F3 GJR

2003 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

66,306 mi
Last recorded66,306 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer59,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF3 GJR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 66,306 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 65,877 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 65,243 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 65,108 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 64,967 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Camber arm bush has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear brake pads are wearing thin and in poor condition. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 64,506 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 64,221 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 63,360 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 63,347 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 62,790 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

slight corrosion to underside

Pass 21 Aug 2015 60,404 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 30 Jul 2014 55,617 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 55,617 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 51,309 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 46,546 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 36,011 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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F3 GJR is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 F3 GJR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F3 GJR registered?

F3 GJR is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 25 February 2003.

Is F3 GJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for F3 GJR shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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