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J10 NXE

2003 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

39,786 mi
Last recorded39,786 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer59,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ10 NXE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2016 39,786 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 33,705 miles

wipers smearing slightly

slight damage to offside front bumper

slightly high hand brake lever travel

Pass 16 Jun 2014 28,689 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2014 28,685 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 27,969 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 26,511 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 26,483 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 25,694 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 25,689 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 20 Jan 2010 24,591 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 24,591 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 22,151 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 22,151 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front windows tinted

Pass 14 Jan 2008 18,178 miles

tinted windows fitted

Fail 14 Jan 2008 18,178 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

tinted windows fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2006 13,208 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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J10 NXE 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 62.5%.

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 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 J10 NXE, 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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What year was J10 NXE registered?

J10 NXE is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 10 June 2003.

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The MOT history for J10 NXE shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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