MOT Status
ValidMileage
73,836 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Rear oil leak
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both wearing inner edges (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front play in steering rack arm
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. both (1.8)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both wearing inner edges (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front play in steering rack arm
Battery insecure
Both front tyres are wearing on the inside edges.
Slight play on nearside steering rack arm.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
near side flexi hose not secured to strut securely
near side rear track arm has slight play in bush.
off side front flexi hose not secured to strut securely
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
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 Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
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 Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Lancer?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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S165 GHW is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 S165 GHW, 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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What year was S165 GHW registered?
S165 GHW is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 7 January 2003.
Is S165 GHW safe to buy?
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