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R972 JHJ

2003 Mitsubishi Lancer

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,252 mi
Last recorded77,252 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2011
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer59,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR972 JHJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2011 77,252 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front both tyres worn smooth on edges + nearly on legal limit

rear both tyres worn on edges + nearly on legal limit

side skirts fitted

under neath coated with black under sealent

Fail 31 Oct 2011 77,252 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp is missing. (3.4.1a)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front both tyres worn smooth on edges + nearly on legal limit

rear both tyres worn on edges + nearly on legal limit

side skirts fitted

under neath coated with black under sealent

Pass 11 Sep 2010 74,350 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 5 Sep 2009 69,488 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2008 67,186 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 67,130 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 59,045 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2006 49,304 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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R972 JHJ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R972 JHJ, 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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R972 JHJ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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