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GAZ 3713

2003 Mitsubishi Lancer

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,883 mi
Last recorded107,883 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer59,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGAZ 3713
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 107,883 miles

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 105,323 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 99,426 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2023 99,426 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 83,321 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Jun 2022 83,321 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 81,420 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2020 81,159 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 77,363 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 75,589 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

corrosion on front x member

most of underneath has been undersealed to hide rust

Fail 21 Oct 2017 75,520 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 72,853 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 72,852 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 9 Dec 2011 72,750 miles

BOTH FRONT WASHERS WEAK

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

HANDBRAKE LEVER HIGH/ON LIMIT

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 72,750 miles

BOTH FRONT WASHERS WEAK

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

HANDBRAKE LEVER HIGH/ON LIMIT

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.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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GAZ 3713 is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GAZ 3713, 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 GAZ 3713 registered?

GAZ 3713 is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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