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T4 OYY

2003 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

105,337 mi
Last recorded105,337 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer59,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT4 OYY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2021 105,337 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 104,263 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 102,279 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

Underside of vehicle corroded in places.

Pass 5 Jan 2017 96,053 miles

Both front inner wheel arches corroded.

Fuel pipes and fuel tank slightly corroded.

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear brake gripping slightly.

Underside of vehicle corroded in places.

Pass 28 Nov 2015 87,365 miles

All brake discs surfaces corroded.

All brakes fluctuating slightly.

Engine management light on.

Front tyres worn slightly on inner edges.

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

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

Rear numberplate slightly damaged.

Fail 28 Nov 2015 87,365 miles

All brake discs surfaces corroded.

All brakes fluctuating slightly.

Engine management light on.

Front tyres worn slightly on inner edges.

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear numberplate slightly damaged.

Pass 13 Nov 2014 83,955 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Nov 2014 83,955 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Nov 2013 78,968 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both outer sill panels getting rusty

power steering drive belt slightly deteriorated

underside of vehicle waxed

Pass 6 Nov 2013 78,968 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

both outer sill panels getting rusty

power steering drive belt slightly deteriorated

underside of vehicle waxed

Pass 3 Jun 2011 70,323 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 64,718 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 63,890 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 57,133 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 43,184 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 43,175 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 30 May 2006 31,317 miles

wear to both front tyres

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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T4 OYY is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 T4 OYY, 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 T4 OYY registered?

T4 OYY is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 19 May 2003.

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