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RA53 OPE

2003 Mitsubishi Outlander

Blue Diesel 2378cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

81,004 mi
Last recorded81,004 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander68,619 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA53 OPE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelOutlander
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,378cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2021 81,004 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 73,908 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 73,908 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 71,514 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective bracket on front pipe broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 71,414 miles

age related cracking on N S front tyre

engine management light on

Fail 6 Mar 2018 71,413 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

age related cracking on N S front tyre

engine management light on

Pass 6 Mar 2017 71,052 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 6 Mar 2017 71,051 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 10 Mar 2016 70,785 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 70,785 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 69,092 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 64,294 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 55,339 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 49,952 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 45,295 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 38,873 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 34,624 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 28,768 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 26,748 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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RA53 OPE is a 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander in Blue with a 2,378cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RA53 OPE, 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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RA53 OPE is a 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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