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OW03 JBY

2003 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

88,210 mi
Last recorded88,210 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer59,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW03 JBY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2024 88,210 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 86,801 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 84,732 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 82,732 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 81,477 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 79,190 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 74,376 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Oil leak ()

Sump corroded.

Pass 15 Oct 2015 71,561 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 67,829 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 63,901 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 59,843 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 56,380 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 56,328 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 53,041 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 49,191 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 49,191 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 45,859 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 41,843 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 32,365 miles

front bumper damaged

Fail 30 Aug 2006 32,269 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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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OW03 JBY is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 OW03 JBY, 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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What year was OW03 JBY registered?

OW03 JBY is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 8 May 2003.

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