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Y353 CGF

2001 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,962 mi
Last recorded72,962 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer64,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY353 CGF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 72,962 miles
Fail 28 May 2026 72,962 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2017 70,645 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin REAR PADS (3.5.1g)

O/S/F RACK END

Pass 23 Jan 2016 54,413 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 54,184 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective H I D bulbs fitted but no cleaning device (1.7.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play track rod arm joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 51,403 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

outer sills coverd by trim

Pass 11 Feb 2014 49,133 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 48,825 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 47,057 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 45,583 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 43,211 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 37,643 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 35,851 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 32,728 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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Y353 CGF is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y353 CGF, 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

How do I check the history of Y353 CGF?

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What year was Y353 CGF registered?

Y353 CGF is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is Y353 CGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y353 CGF shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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