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G17 AFA

2003 Mitsubishi Lancer

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

103,902 mi
Last recorded103,902 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer59,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG17 AFA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 103,902 miles
Pass 1 May 2023 102,156 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 99,545 miles

All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which changes the emitted colour front and rear (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 98,471 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 95,301 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 93,350 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2017 89,430 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 78,183 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 77,897 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2011 76,431 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

rust settling all over under body

Pass 27 Jul 2010 69,934 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust noise

fog light dull

n/s wiper blade split

oil leek from engine / front diff / gearbox

Fail 27 Jul 2010 69,933 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)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust noise

fog light dull

n/s wiper blade split

oil leek from engine / front diff / gearbox

Fail 26 Jul 2010 69,898 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 64,769 miles

o/s front steel brake pipe becoming corroded plastic sill covers fitted at time of test nail in o/s rear vtyre n/s rear tyre becoming perished

Pass 23 Oct 2007
Fail 22 Oct 2007 63,870 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO WINDSCREEN

TWO BOLTS MISSING FROM PROP SHAFT

Pass 20 May 2006 56,107 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 46,502 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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G17 AFA is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 G17 AFA, 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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G17 AFA is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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