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SP03 EUD

2003 Mitsubishi Lancer

Purple Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,380 mi
Last recorded71,380 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer59,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP03 EUD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2015 71,380 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 66,930 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 66,924 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

All tyres slight wear on inner edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Long hand brake travel

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2013 58,481 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

rear brake discs are corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2013 58,479 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

rear brake discs are corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2012 53,901 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 53,901 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 23 Feb 2011 47,623 miles

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

Rear tyres are worn on inside edge Slight play in n/s front wheel bearing Brake puipe to n/s rear flexie hose starting to corrode

Pass 23 Feb 2011 47,623 miles

Rear tyres are worn on inside edge Slight play in n/s front wheel bearing Brake puipe to n/s rear flexie hose starting to corrode

Pass 12 Feb 2010 39,697 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 32,065 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 24,292 miles

Bothgront tyres slight scrubbing on inner edge Both front anti roll bar drop links slight play

Pass 6 Apr 2007 15,174 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 12,386 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 EUD is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer in Purple with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 EUD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SP03 EUD registered?

SP03 EUD is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 22 July 2003.

Is SP03 EUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP03 EUD shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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