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GL53 HTU

2003 Mitsubishi Outlander

Grey Petrol 2378cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

89,919 mi
Last recorded89,919 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander68,619 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 HTU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelOutlander
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,378cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 16 Jan 2019 89,919 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction inoperative (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage next to rack offside (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 83,907 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint/flanges badly corroded (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both headlamps (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge and deteriorated

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage near to rack (2.3.3b)

battery not fully secure but cannot fall

exhaust front and centre supports broken from exhaust

Fail 22 Jan 2018 83,838 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint/flanges badly corroded (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both headlamps (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge and deteriorated

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage near to rack (2.3.3b)

battery not fully secure but cannot fall

exhaust front and centre supports broken from exhaust

Pass 27 Jan 2017 77,947 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 23 Jan 2017 77,924 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release jammed, unable to un-coil (5.2.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 71,526 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear flanges badly corroded (7.1.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

play in steering rack inner joint offside

Pass 21 Jan 2015 66,935 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

exhaust system corroded, middle to rear flanges badly corroded-minor leak

Fail 21 Jan 2015 66,931 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

exhaust system corroded, middle to rear flanges badly corroded-minor leak

Pass 24 Jan 2014 64,525 miles

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

front brake discs are lipped

rear differental bush has play

supplementary resraint system/airbag warning lamp not working

Fail 14 Jan 2014 64,440 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

front brake discs are lipped

nearside front screen wiper is worn

rear differental bush has play

Pass 18 Jan 2013 60,558 miles

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

Front wiper blades deteriorating

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Jan 2013 60,558 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 55,556 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Jan 2012 55,556 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 48,976 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 28 Jan 2011 48,976 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 40,591 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2010 40,584 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 32,998 miles

brake fluid on minimum level

front brake pads appear to be getting low

rear wiper blade split

Pass 19 Dec 2007 24,151 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 15,419 miles

n/s/r rear tyre wearing low on outter edge

o/s/r tyre wearing low on inner edge

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Outlander?

Based on 726,436 MOT tests across 75,074 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
8,010
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
75,074
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,278
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,050
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 4,007
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,610
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GL53 HTU is a 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander in Grey with a 2,378cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 68,619 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 Outlander fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,278 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GL53 HTU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Outlander typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 23 years old, this Mitsubishi Outlander is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GL53 HTU is a 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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