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W222 AKY

2003 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

84,116 mi
Last recorded84,116 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer59,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW222 AKY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 84,116 miles

vehicle underside covered in underseal

Pass 27 Sep 2024 79,770 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 78,788 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 77,522 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 76,281 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 75,019 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2018 74,824 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 73,957 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 73,234 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 70,990 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Nov 2015 70,986 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 59,182 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 49,265 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 49,265 miles

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

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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W222 AKY is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 W222 AKY, 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 W222 AKY registered?

W222 AKY is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 20 February 2003.

Is W222 AKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for W222 AKY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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