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V444 BOW

2003 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

99,610 mi
Last recorded99,610 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer59,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV444 BOW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 99,610 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 May 2024 99,512 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 99,469 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Anti Roll Bar D Bushes Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Nov 2022 99,467 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Anti Roll Bar D Bushes Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2019 99,011 miles

general under body corrosion

Pass 24 Apr 2018 98,644 miles

general under body corrosion

Pass 30 Mar 2017 95,549 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 91,007 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 85,712 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 84,276 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 83,069 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 81,761 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 80,964 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 73,648 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 65,588 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2008 55,272 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 44,855 miles

n/side front tyre inner side wall split,but not deep enough to reach ply

Pass 27 Jan 2006 35,737 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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V444 BOW is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 V444 BOW, 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 V444 BOW registered?

V444 BOW is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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