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P720 FOD

2003 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

168,835 mi
Last recorded168,835 miles
Recorded on24 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer59,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP720 FOD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2025 168,835 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 167,523 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 161,459 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 161,459 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front crossmember (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (trailing arm) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 153,749 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 151,048 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 149,579 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 149,514 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 143,466 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 13,343 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 132,186 miles

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

Exhaust noisey

Underbody slightly corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2010 132,161 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)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

corrosion on o/s & n/s rear chassis legs.

Pass 26 May 2009 121,069 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 114,680 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 May 2007 111,639 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 1 Mar 2007 111,628 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2006 106,648 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 106,648 miles

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

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

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Feb 2006 106,569 miles

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

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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P720 FOD is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 P720 FOD, 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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P720 FOD is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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