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PF53 FCN

2003 Mitsubishi Outlander

Silver Petrol 2378cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

77,860 mi
Last recorded77,860 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander68,619 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF53 FCN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelOutlander
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,378cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2021 77,860 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front drop link arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D rubbers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arms -- bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both trailing arm mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2021 77,779 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Lower arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Lower bush not in correct position (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front drop link arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D rubbers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arms -- bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both trailing arm mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 73,834 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

rear sub frame covered in under seal

Fail 12 Feb 2020 73,816 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 65,263 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 56,761 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 56,761 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2017 52,388 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Mar 2016 44,048 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2016 44,018 miles

Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function coil spring cup broken (2.7.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

both front suspension arms slightly corroded

both front tyres edge worn

both sides rear brake splash plates corroded

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2015 38,795 miles

slight corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 12 Mar 2014 33,444 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 33,440 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 33,147 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2012 30,625 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 27,738 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 25,989 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 23,865 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 22,085 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 20,264 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 17,651 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Outlander?

Based on 726,436 MOT tests across 75,074 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
8,010
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
75,074
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,278
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,050
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 4,007
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,610
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PF53 FCN is a 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander in Silver with a 2,378cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 68,619 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Outlander fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,278 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PF53 FCN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Outlander typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 23 years old, this Mitsubishi Outlander is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PF53 FCN is a 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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