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UC51 NKY

2003 Mitsubishi Lancer

Purple Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2024
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

14,266 mi
Last recorded14,266 miles
Recorded on31 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer59,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUC51 NKY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2023 14,266 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 13,632 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 13,186 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2016 12,591 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2016 12,581 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 11,651 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2013 11,640 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jul 2010 8,588 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 7,709 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2006 7,096 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise getting front brakes checked. pads maybe sticking

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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UC51 NKY is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer in Purple with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UC51 NKY, 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 UC51 NKY registered?

UC51 NKY is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is UC51 NKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for UC51 NKY shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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