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SP03 EOD

2003 Mitsubishi Lancer

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

58,356 mi
Last recorded58,356 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2011
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer59,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP03 EOD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2011 58,356 miles

Rear mudguard insecure

rear doors can not be opened from outside

Fail 25 Nov 2011 58,299 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear mudguard insecure

rear doors can not be opened from outside

Fail 22 Nov 2011 58,286 miles

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

Offside Front Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 93,263 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 86,784 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 9 Feb 2010 86,784 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 75,765 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2009 75,763 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 71,662 miles

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

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

front + rear inner brake pads no view of wear

rear nearside + offside tyres inner side wall damage no cords visable

Pass 10 Apr 2007 57,035 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 42,786 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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SP03 EOD is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SP03 EOD, 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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SP03 EOD is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 14 April 2003.

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