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KN03 FJA

2003 Mitsubishi Lancer

Purple Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

77,077 mi
Last recorded77,077 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer59,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN03 FJA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 77,077 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 65,319 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 63,529 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 63,379 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 63,047 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 62,272 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear both parking brake cables secured with cable ties

catalytic convertor fitted at time of mot

Fail 13 Apr 2019 62,272 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear both parking brake cables secured with cable ties

catalytic convertor fitted at time of mot

Offside Front Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety oil cooler union loose (8.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 60,630 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

driver cant reach pedals

Pass 22 Jul 2016 59,146 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016

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)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 56,995 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 55,613 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2011 52,875 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both front tyres close to limits on outside edges

Fail 11 Oct 2011 52,875 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both front tyres close to limits on outside edges

Pass 16 Nov 2010 49,870 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 49,870 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 44,775 miles

both front tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

exhaust back box blowing slightly

Fail 25 Nov 2009 44,760 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

exhaust back box blowing slightly

Pass 11 Aug 2008 37,787 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 37,774 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 30,701 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 27,745 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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KN03 FJA is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer in Purple with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KN03 FJA, 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 KN03 FJA registered?

KN03 FJA is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 3 June 2003.

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