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T7 TLY

2003 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

64,397 mi
Last recorded64,397 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer59,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT7 TLY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 64,397 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 64,244 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 64,067 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 63,878 miles

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 28 Jan 2022 63,693 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

underside and components heavily undersealed

Pass 27 Nov 2020 63,610 miles

Front lower cross-member corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Nov 2020 63,594 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front lower cross-member corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2019 63,111 miles

Front and rear flexi hoses slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 May 2018 62,600 miles

Nearside Front and offside flexi hoses

Nearside Rear and offside flexi hoses

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 62,553 miles

Front and rear discs pitted

Pass 5 Feb 2016 62,200 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 61,551 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 60,270 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 58,050 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 56,603 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front tyre cracked and worn on edges but no cords exposed

Pass 8 Dec 2010 56,021 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 54,317 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 51,476 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 48,124 miles

REAR PADS FITTED

Pass 4 Dec 2006 45,330 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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T7 TLY is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T7 TLY, 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 T7 TLY registered?

T7 TLY is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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