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SK03 BNN

2003 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

109,645 mi
Last recorded109,645 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer59,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK03 BNN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2020 109,645 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 109,635 miles

Emissions not tested catalytic converter not fitted (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 109,164 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 105,343 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 105,343 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 105,343 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2017 97,757 miles

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

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

underside showing signs of corrosion

Pass 13 May 2016 86,341 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 May 2016 86,339 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 80,406 miles

underside showing signs of corrosion

Fail 11 Jan 2016 80,358 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

underside showing signs of corrosion

Pass 12 Jan 2015 67,355 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

underside showing signs of corrosion

Fail 7 Jan 2015 67,204 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

underside showing signs of corrosion

Pass 18 Jan 2014 63,735 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 63,196 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2013 63,194 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2012 61,769 miles

N/S inner cv boot split

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2011 53,932 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges,

Pass 22 Jan 2010 45,735 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 38,045 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 29,059 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 17,935 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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SK03 BNN is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 SK03 BNN, 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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SK03 BNN is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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