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GB52 DUG

2003 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,856 mi
Last recorded62,856 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer59,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGB52 DUG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 62,856 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 62,685 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 62,087 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 62,070 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 61,859 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 61,650 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 61,650 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 61,603 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 61,603 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 61,313 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 61,299 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 61,299 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering crossmember (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 60,954 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 60,877 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Jan 2015 60,825 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

central gearbox mount support bar corroded

exhaust system in poor condition

nearside mirror glass missing

Pass 7 Nov 2013 58,242 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2013 58,242 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 52,121 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 42,023 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 33,464 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 22,596 miles

n/s wiper blade slight tear

some travel on handbrake

Pass 28 Dec 2007 18,962 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2007 18,960 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)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

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

drivers wiper blade starting to split

engine check lamp on

Pass 22 Dec 2006 13,979 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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GB52 DUG is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GB52 DUG, 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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GB52 DUG is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 9 December 2003.

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