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R210 ENF

2003 Mitsubishi Lancer

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

97,461 mi
Last recorded97,461 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer59,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR210 ENF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2018 97,461 miles

exhaust is starting to corrode surface rust

floor panels chassis rails are starting to corrode

slight play in rear n/s top ball joint

slight play in rear o/s bottom ball joint

Fail 4 Jan 2018 97,458 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides (1.7.5a)

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust is starting to corrode surface rust

floor panels chassis rails are starting to corrode

slight play in rear n/s top ball joint

slight play in rear o/s bottom ball joint

Pass 9 Aug 2016 95,490 miles

exhaust starting to deteriorate

inner sills starting to corrode

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 21 Jul 2015 90,468 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust and mountings starting to deteriorate

rear o/s lower suspension arm bush starting to crack/deteriorate

some steering andsuspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 21 Jul 2015 90,468 miles

exhaust and mountings starting to deteriorate

rear o/s lower suspension arm bush starting to crack/deteriorate

some steering andsuspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 31 May 2014 86,596 miles

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

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

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

floor panels chassie rails inner and outer sills are all starting to corrode surface rust

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 3 Jun 2013 75,227 miles

exhaust is starting to corrde and deteriorate

floor panels chassie rails and inner sillls are all starting to corrode surface rust

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 5 Mar 2012 74,683 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake discs are starting to corrode and deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 10 Dec 2010 73,564 miles

o/sn/s rear tyres starting to wear

oil leaks

slight bounce in rear o/s lower suspension arm bush

slight play in n/s steering rack arms

slight travel in hand brake

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 10 Dec 2010 73,564 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

o/sn/s rear tyres starting to wear

oil leaks

slight bounce in rear o/s lower suspension arm bush

slight play in n/s steering rack arms

slight travel in hand brake

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 16 Dec 2009 69,318 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

front brake discs starting to corrode/wear

slight play in o/sn/s steering rack arms

under floors,chassis rails,steering and suspension mountains,inner sills,outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 16 Dec 2009 69,318 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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)

all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

front brake discs starting to corrode/wear

slight play in o/sn/s steering rack arms

under floors,chassis rails,steering and suspension mountains,inner sills,outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 6 Nov 2008 62,382 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

front and rear brake discs starting to corrode/wear

oil leaks fron engine rear axel and gear box

under floors,chassis rails,steering and suspension bushes starting to corrode.

Fail 6 Nov 2008 62,382 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

front and rear brake discs starting to corrode/wear

oil leaks fron engine rear axel and gear box

under floors,chassis rails,steering and suspension bushes starting to corrode.

Pass 4 Aug 2007 65,734 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 63,768 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

oil leak at rear diff

Pass 4 Aug 2006 63,768 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)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

oil leak at rear diff

Pass 3 Aug 2005 55,415 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2005 55,415 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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R210 ENF is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 R210 ENF, 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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R210 ENF is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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