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LS53 OTG

2003 Mitsubishi Outlander

Grey Petrol 2378cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

113,444 mi
Last recorded113,444 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander68,619 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 OTG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelOutlander
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,378cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2018 113,444 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2018 113,444 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 109,690 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 109,690 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 105,823 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 104,520 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 20 Dec 2014 100,142 miles

Oil leak

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

engine management light is on

front exhaust bracket is broken but still supports the exhaust

Fail 18 Dec 2014 100,108 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

engine management light is on

front exhaust bracket is broken but still supports the exhaust

Pass 20 Dec 2013 94,086 miles

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)

engine management light is on

front exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 13 Dec 2013 94,015 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

engine management light is on

front exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 7 Dec 2012 86,073 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front cat cover slightly deteriated also middle exhaust bracket broke

mil light on

Fail 6 Dec 2012 86,069 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front cat cover slightly deteriated also middle exhaust bracket broke

mil light on

Pass 1 Dec 2011 79,974 miles

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

Offside 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 72,197 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 61,972 miles

front brake pads very low

n/s front tyre side wall damaged

slight windscreen damage

Pass 26 Nov 2008 52,961 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 36,619 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 36,619 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 28,449 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Outlander?

Based on 726,436 MOT tests across 75,074 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
8,010
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
75,074
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,278
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,050
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 4,007
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,610
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LS53 OTG is a 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander in Grey with a 2,378cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 68,619 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 Outlander fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,278 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LS53 OTG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Outlander typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 23 years old, this Mitsubishi Outlander is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LS53 OTG registered?

LS53 OTG is a 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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