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SA03 YDX

2003 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

22,803 mi
Last recorded22,803 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2011
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer59,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA03 YDX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2011 22,803 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 20,169 miles

Rear tyres unevenly worn

Fail 24 Feb 2010 20,164 miles

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

Rear tyres unevenly worn

Pass 28 Feb 2009 17,195 miles

both front tyres worn inner edges

Fail 25 Feb 2009 17,194 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 25 Feb 2008 14,686 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 10,273 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 9,543 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 YDX is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,997cc 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 SA03 YDX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SA03 YDX registered?

SA03 YDX is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 23 April 2003.

Is SA03 YDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA03 YDX shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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