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KO53 EJG

2003 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

119,631 mi
Last recorded119,631 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer59,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO53 EJG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2022 119,631 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear subframe and associated suspension components generally corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 116,577 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 111,176 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 104,958 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 102,354 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fuel tank filler pipe corroded

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Oct 2017 102,354 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no water (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak ()

Fuel tank filler pipe corroded

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Nov 2016 88,884 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 79,225 miles

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

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

all four tyres starting to wear on inside edge

Fail 20 Oct 2015 79,216 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

all four tyres starting to wear on inside edges

Pass 29 Sep 2014 68,731 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 57,133 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 51,297 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 50,497 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 47,709 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 44,206 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 40,759 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 33,846 miles

front and rear brake pads look low

Pass 21 Mar 2007 29,915 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 22,372 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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KO53 EJG is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 KO53 EJG, 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 KO53 EJG registered?

KO53 EJG is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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