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WR53 CHC

2003 Mitsubishi Outlander

Black Petrol 2378cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

112,606 mi
Last recorded112,606 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander68,619 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR53 CHC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelOutlander
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,378cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2022 112,606 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front tyres worn on inner edges

front number plate delaminating

play in both front lower suspension arm ball joints

play in nearside rear anti roll bar drop link

rear metal brake pipe corroded

underside of vehicle corroded and repaired

Pass 15 Sep 2021 109,878 miles

front number plate delaminating

rear subframe corroded and repaired

slight exhaust blow

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2021 109,761 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective offside and nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

extensive corrosion to underside not excessive at present

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside ()

Pass 27 Aug 2020 106,122 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 106,122 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 105,778 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm outer bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected lens broken and showing white light to the rear (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both 'D' bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both 'D' bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc rusted on outer braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 100,078 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) near side and off side ()

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both 'D' bushes wearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 100,077 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) near side and off side ()

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both 'D' bushes wearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 93,033 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 91,570 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2017 91,489 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 86,288 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) OSF NSF ()

Fail 26 Oct 2016 86,288 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) OSF NSF ()

Pass 19 Nov 2015 81,258 miles

Front PLAY AT STEERING RACK INNER JOINTS

Fail 11 Nov 2015 81,155 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing OUTER (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened DROP LINK BROKEN (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing OUTER (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front PLAY AT STEERING RACK INNER JOINTS

Pass 19 Nov 2014 75,634 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Nov 2014 75,634 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 68,770 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2013 68,770 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2012 61,995 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 61,995 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 54,955 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 48,939 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 44,073 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 37,258 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 30,254 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 23,916 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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WR53 CHC is a 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander in Black with a 2,378cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 WR53 CHC, 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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WR53 CHC is a 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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