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Y203 HEU

2001 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

77,532 mi
Last recorded77,532 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer64,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY203 HEU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 21 Aug 2025 77,532 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 77,528 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 76,646 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 75,743 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 75,501 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 74,831 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 73,135 miles

grease under vehicle on all brake pipes and fuel pipes

plastic covers fitted too outer sills

Pass 18 Apr 2011 73,045 miles

FRONT AND REAR NUMBERPLATES STARTING TO FADE

N/S/F AND O/S/F TYRES STARTING TO WEAR ON INNER EDGES

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 73,011 miles

N/S/F TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

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

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

SUMP PAN CORRODING BUT NOT LEAKING

Pass 9 Apr 2009 71,006 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 66,687 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 62,613 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 51,199 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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Y203 HEU is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 64,323 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 Y203 HEU, 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 25 years old, this Mitsubishi Lancer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y203 HEU registered?

Y203 HEU is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 12 March 2001.

Is Y203 HEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y203 HEU shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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