MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,742 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Headlamp aim not tested both sides (4.1.2 (b))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front sharp edge
Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both sides (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output And offside (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported Bracket broken (7.1.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output And offside (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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)
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Outlander?
Based on 726,436 MOT tests across 75,074 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MD53 ZXU is a 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander in Blue with a 2,378cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 MD53 ZXU, 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 MD53 ZXU registered?
MD53 ZXU is a 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander, first registered on 31 December 2003.
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