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R109 LBX

2003 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

163,459 mi
Last recorded163,459 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer59,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR109 LBX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 6 Apr 2015 163,459 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2013 163,415 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 163,211 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 163,033 miles

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

number plate lights dim

Pass 26 Aug 2010 162,861 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 160,286 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 158,549 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing 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)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 152,503 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 145,661 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2005 135,776 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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R109 LBX is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R109 LBX, 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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R109 LBX is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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