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K876 YFJ

2003 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

126,379 mi
Last recorded126,379 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer59,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK876 YFJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2017 126,379 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 126,379 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 126,114 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 126,114 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 125,950 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 125,950 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 124,996 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2011 124,996 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 122,387 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 121,385 miles

Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 118,308 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 113,299 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 113,299 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 May 2006 110,121 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 110,110 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)

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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K876 YFJ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 K876 YFJ, 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 K876 YFJ registered?

K876 YFJ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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