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SA03 MSS

2003 Mitsubishi Lancer

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

49,689 mi
Last recorded49,689 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer59,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA03 MSS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2016 49,689 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 49,617 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 43,210 miles

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2014 43,210 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2013 39,279 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Jun 2013 39,279 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 36,883 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 33,597 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 30,473 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 26,499 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 20,813 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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SA03 MSS is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SA03 MSS, 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 SA03 MSS registered?

SA03 MSS is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 16 June 2003.

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