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VX53 YCG

2003 Mitsubishi Outlander

Red Petrol 2378cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

198,683 mi
Last recorded198,683 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander68,619 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 YCG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelOutlander
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,378cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 198,683 miles

Engine management light on

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Front cross member corroded

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak slight ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

general under body corrosion

Pass 13 May 2017 189,044 miles

Engine management light on

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

General under body corrosion

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced multiple stress cracks both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Slight oil leak

Fail 3 May 2017 188,937 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both sides (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine management light on

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

General under body corrosion

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced multiple stress cracks both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Slight oil leak

Pass 5 May 2016 179,970 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front brake pads 50/60% worn

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides have multiple stress cracks (1.7.5a)

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear brake pads 60%

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 22 Apr 2016 179,967 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (2.4.G.2)

Rear Upper Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi deteriorated (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front brake pads 50/60% worn

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides have multiple stress cracks (1.7.5a)

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear brake pads 60%

Rear differential mounts very deteriorated

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 13 Apr 2015 168,753 miles

Both rear disc brake back plates corroded

Engine management light on

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front crossmember corroded

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear brake pads 50/60% worn

Pass 17 Apr 2014 157,015 miles

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front crossmember corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2014 156,488 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front crossmember corroded

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated

tyre size 215/60/16 V XL

Pass 18 Apr 2013 143,553 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front head lamp lens cracked

Pass 25 Apr 2012 132,535 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jan 2012 132,344 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play in offside steering arm

Pass 31 Dec 2010 117,227 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 104,140 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 104,140 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 76,539 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 76,539 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 56,951 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 56,951 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 38,158 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Outlander?

Based on 726,436 MOT tests across 75,074 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
8,010
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
75,074
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,278
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,050
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 4,007
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,610
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VX53 YCG is a 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander in Red with a 2,378cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 68,619 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 Outlander fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,278 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VX53 YCG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Outlander typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 23 years old, this Mitsubishi Outlander is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VX53 YCG is a 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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