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PJ53 DHF

2003 Mitsubishi Outlander

Black Petrol 2378cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

157,533 mi
Last recorded157,533 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander68,619 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ53 DHF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelOutlander
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,378cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2019 157,533 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2019 157,456 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 157,333 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2019 157,196 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 150,217 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 131,959 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 123,937 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 117,084 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Nov 2011 110,231 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 110,231 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 100,071 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 20 Nov 2009 88,034 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 88,034 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 28 Nov 2008 76,894 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 76,894 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 63,790 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 45,585 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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PJ53 DHF is a 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander in Black with a 2,378cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PJ53 DHF, 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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PJ53 DHF is a 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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