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SM53 MAP

2003 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

74,502 mi
Last recorded74,502 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer59,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM53 MAP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 74,502 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 72,817 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 68,476 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 67,162 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 66,288 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 64,314 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 64,195 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 64,195 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 62,831 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 62,763 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 62,384 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 61,976 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 60,012 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 59,902 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 58,998 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 54,896 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 52,621 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 48,899 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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SM53 MAP is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SM53 MAP, 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 SM53 MAP registered?

SM53 MAP is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 16 September 2003.

Is SM53 MAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM53 MAP shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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