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SP53 DSO

2003 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

78,852 mi
Last recorded78,852 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer59,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 DSO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2017 78,852 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner arches (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner arches (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 76,581 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 76,572 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2015 76,332 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 72,754 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2013 72,754 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 69,477 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 59,333 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 59,332 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 53,914 miles

front/rear b/discs slightly pitted

Fail 20 Jan 2011 53,737 miles

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

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

front/rear b/discs slightly pitted

Pass 26 Jan 2010 49,011 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 42,964 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 35,173 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 28,414 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 28,414 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)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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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SP53 DSO is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SP53 DSO, 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 SP53 DSO registered?

SP53 DSO is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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