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SN53 ABK

2003 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

66,758 mi
Last recorded66,758 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer59,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN53 ABK
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2017 66,758 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2016 66,500 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 66,252 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2014 64,812 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2014 64,800 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 60,469 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 58,473 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 56,109 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 34,261 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 28,380 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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SN53 ABK is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SN53 ABK, 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 SN53 ABK registered?

SN53 ABK is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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