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Y146 EKR

2003 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

44,509 mi
Last recorded44,509 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer59,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY146 EKR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 44,509 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 44,509 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working x2 (4.2.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 May 2018 44,312 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 43,219 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 41,496 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 41,446 miles

both rear inner tyrewalls starting to split

Pass 5 Nov 2013 40,633 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 38,392 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 37,659 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 37,659 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 34,738 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010

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)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 30,885 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 24,964 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 71,140 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 63,226 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 58,339 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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Y146 EKR is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 Y146 EKR, 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 Y146 EKR registered?

Y146 EKR is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 12 November 2003.

Is Y146 EKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y146 EKR shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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