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J50 ONT

2003 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,856 mi
Last recorded61,856 miles
Recorded on1 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer59,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ50 ONT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2014 61,856 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 61,856 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 62,608 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 50,117 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 41,561 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)

all brake pads wearing low

nearside rear tyre has a cut on the inner sidewall, not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 18 Nov 2009 31,998 miles

rear tyres wearing

slight imbalance and variation front brakes

Pass 18 Nov 2008 30,044 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Nov 2008 30,044 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 25,420 miles

deep cut to n/s/r tyre inner sidewall not penetrated through to cords.

handbrake close to having no reserve travel

n/s/f tyre badly worn on inner edge.

n/s/r and o/s/r tyre valve have excessive cracking to outer construction.

Pass 17 Nov 2006 22,478 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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J50 ONT is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J50 ONT, 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 J50 ONT registered?

J50 ONT is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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