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PN03 VYD

2003 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

90,400 mi
Last recorded90,400 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer59,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN03 VYD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2017 90,400 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Fail 5 Aug 2017 90,394 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 7 May 2016 87,626 miles

damage to rear quarter

Pass 19 May 2015 79,144 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2015 79,047 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension arm 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 Inner Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 May 2014 71,683 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 61,090 miles

osf tyre edge wearing

Pass 14 Dec 2011 56,768 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 49,184 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 49,182 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2010 44,198 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 39,087 miles

exhaust end cover fitted & cat box fitted at time of test

Pass 24 Jan 2008 34,873 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 31,031 miles

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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PN03 VYD is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 PN03 VYD, 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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PN03 VYD is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 22 July 2003.

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