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J90 ELW

2003 Mitsubishi Lancer

Purple Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

69,882 mi
Last recorded69,882 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer59,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ90 ELW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2025 69,882 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 68,758 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 66,970 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 65,712 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 64,222 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 62,317 miles

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

various brake pipes covered in under sill

Pass 13 Mar 2019 61,243 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 60,562 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 59,160 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 56,877 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 55,252 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 53,931 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 53,931 miles

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)

Pass 16 May 2013 49,309 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 46,782 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2011 40,811 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 34,906 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 33,532 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 30,929 miles

Nail in front tyre

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

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

rear tyres worn low

Pass 4 Jun 2007 232,350 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 17,292 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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J90 ELW is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer in Purple with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J90 ELW, 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 J90 ELW registered?

J90 ELW is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is J90 ELW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J90 ELW shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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