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N5 MJO

2003 Mitsubishi Lancer

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

89,292 mi
Last recorded89,292 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer59,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN5 MJO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 89,292 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 88,359 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 88,138 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 88,020 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 86,685 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 85,825 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2007 82,393 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 75,439 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2005 75,439 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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N5 MJO is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 N5 MJO, 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 N5 MJO registered?

N5 MJO is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 6 January 2003.

Is N5 MJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N5 MJO shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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