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T42 BDV

2003 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

102,366 mi
Last recorded102,366 miles
Recorded on22 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer59,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT42 BDV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2014 102,366 miles

Nearside front spotlight inop. Offside front glass missing.

Nearside rear trailing arm inner bush slight play.

Offside front headlamp lense misted (slight poor beam pattern).

Offside inner track rod slight play.

Offside rear tyre perished/cracked with age.

Wheel bearing noise on roadtest - not detectable on ramp.

Pass 31 May 2012 97,075 miles

adv front to back fuel pipes rusted

Fail 17 May 2012 97,066 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

adv front to back fuel pipes rusted

Pass 17 Sep 2010 96,875 miles

jap import

Fail 5 Aug 2010 96,871 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Oil leak

chassis rail at offside rear in poor condition/rusty

dials on dashboard partly obscuring view

engine a bit smokey

long travel with parking brake

offside headlamp lense deteriorating

running fault with engine

underneath vehicle very dry and rusty

Pass 30 Jul 2009 96,008 miles

inner face of discs rusty

osr tyre on limit

underside rusty

Fail 4 Jun 2009 95,977 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

under side of the car is corroded

wheel bearing noise during brake test

Pass 26 Jun 2008 93,001 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jun 2008 93,001 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 84,770 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 84,770 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front driving lamp lens damaged

Pass 8 Jun 2006 77,850 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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T42 BDV is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 T42 BDV, 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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T42 BDV is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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