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S165 GHW

2003 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

73,836 mi
Last recorded73,836 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer59,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS165 GHW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 73,836 miles

Rear oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2025 73,225 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 72,105 miles

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))

Fail 10 Jun 2024 72,105 miles

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))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 69,764 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 69,745 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 68,881 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 67,996 miles

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides

Pass 11 Mar 2016 63,044 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both wearing inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front play in steering rack arm

Fail 10 Mar 2016 63,044 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 62,758 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 55,197 miles

Battery insecure

Both front tyres are wearing on the inside edges.

Slight play on nearside steering rack arm.

Pass 27 May 2010 48,171 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 46,924 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2008 45,170 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 45,170 miles

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)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 44,447 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 44,447 miles

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)

Fail 13 Sep 2005 44,378 miles

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?

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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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.

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