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Y33 VOG

2003 Mitsubishi Lancer

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

86,178 mi
Last recorded86,178 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer59,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY33 VOG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 86,178 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 86,173 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 86,157 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 85,027 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 84,013 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 84,013 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure mount (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 79,406 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 77,226 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 74,570 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 72,467 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2015 72,428 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 67,319 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2013 67,316 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2012 62,625 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 61,153 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 57,984 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 53,335 miles

exhaust slightly noisy

Fail 5 Sep 2009 53,241 miles

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)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut which is adjustable, loose in adjustment threads (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust slightly noisy

Pass 26 Sep 2008 45,466 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 45,466 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 40,063 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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Y33 VOG is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 Y33 VOG, 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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Y33 VOG is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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