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MY02 MRS

2003 Mitsubishi Lancer

Pink Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

90,057 mi
Last recorded90,057 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer59,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMY02 MRS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2003
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2023 90,057 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 83,586 miles

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))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 81,374 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 80,259 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 79,983 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 77,025 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 74,317 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Nov 2017 74,317 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Oct 2017 74,313 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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)

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front seat belt pretensioner deployed (5.4.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions fitted wrong way round (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front seat belt pretensioner deployed (5.4.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

spoiler pieces on front bumper sticking out.

Pass 25 Nov 2015 71,102 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 12 Nov 2015 71,099 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 67,185 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2014 67,185 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 60,978 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 14 Nov 2013 60,976 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 55,250 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres wearing unevenly on the inner shoulders

Pass 16 Nov 2011 49,735 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 44,143 miles

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)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 36,839 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2009 36,697 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)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 20,945 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 20,943 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 16,755 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 5,079 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 May 2006 5,079 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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MY02 MRS is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer in Pink with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 MY02 MRS, 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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MY02 MRS is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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