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X714 ENJ

2003 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

101,015 mi
Last recorded101,015 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer59,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX714 ENJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 101,015 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underbody corrosion

Fail 15 Jun 2026 101,015 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underbody corrosion

Pass 29 Mar 2022 101,015 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 100,554 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 100,545 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 100,288 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 98,735 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Sep 2014 98,678 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 98,678 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 95,726 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 90,456 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 85,249 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 80,119 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 70,558 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 62,682 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 55,553 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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X714 ENJ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 2,000cc 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 X714 ENJ, 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 X714 ENJ registered?

X714 ENJ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 3 June 2003.

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