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SB53 VFO

2003 Mitsubishi Outlander

Grey Petrol 2378cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

100,663 mi
Last recorded100,663 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander68,619 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB53 VFO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelOutlander
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,378cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2016 100,663 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 95,778 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2014 89,026 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 83,173 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 76,059 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 76,051 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 74,459 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake discs in poor condition

engine management light staying on dash

Pass 23 Nov 2010 69,911 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 63,503 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 63,420 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 56,073 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 47,841 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 39,549 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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SB53 VFO is a 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander in Grey with a 2,378cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SB53 VFO, 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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What year was SB53 VFO registered?

SB53 VFO is a 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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The MOT history for SB53 VFO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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