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N22 SHS

2003 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,085 mi
Last recorded72,085 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer59,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN22 SHS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 72,085 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 71,853 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 70,202 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 68,943 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 68,680 miles

oil leak from engine

Fail 17 Dec 2020 68,680 miles

Emissions not tested cause of oil leak not run engine to temp (8.2.1.2 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

oil leak from engine

Pass 29 Nov 2019 66,673 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 66,658 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 61,355 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 60,029 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2016 59,909 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil Leak

Pass 15 Apr 2015 54,242 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 48,706 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 45,449 miles

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

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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N22 SHS is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 N22 SHS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N22 SHS registered?

N22 SHS is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is N22 SHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N22 SHS shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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