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VX53 YLA

2003 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

74,648 mi
Last recorded74,648 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer59,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 YLA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2018 74,648 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 69,193 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 66,916 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 66,916 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 62,829 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 55,937 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2014 55,957 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2013 54,048 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 52,305 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 49,643 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2011 49,642 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2010 46,065 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 40,771 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 33,794 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 27,859 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 18,263 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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VX53 YLA is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VX53 YLA, 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 VX53 YLA registered?

VX53 YLA is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is VX53 YLA safe to buy?

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