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MM03 BOO

2003 Mitsubishi Lancer

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,896 mi
Last recorded101,896 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer59,836 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM03 BOO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2017 101,896 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both wearing on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Jun 2017 101,891 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both wearing on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 May 2016 95,148 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 4 May 2016 95,142 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 90,785 miles

hairline cracks in both front brake discs.

Fail 10 Feb 2015 90,771 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges.

hairline cracks in both front brake discs.

Pass 5 Mar 2013 83,909 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Vehicle presenter has demomstrated that the engine in this vehicle has been replaced with a pre 1991 unit and therefore does not need the full CAT Test.

Pass 10 Jan 2012 76,231 miles

vehicle presenter has provided satisfactory documentation showing a pre 08/1992 replacement engine has been fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2011 68,528 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 49,496 miles

viscous coupling dust cover split, spraying grease over the underneath of the car and over the exhaust.

Pass 26 Feb 2009 40,219 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 33,421 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 33,201 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 31,838 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 29,751 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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MM03 BOO is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MM03 BOO, 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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MM03 BOO is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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