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Y503 UGD

2001 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,873 mi
Last recorded93,873 miles
Recorded on17 May 2011
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer64,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY503 UGD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2011 93,873 miles

Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 17 May 2011 93,873 miles

Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 89,310 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear no-plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 27 May 2010 89,261 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)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear no-plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 May 2009 82,088 miles

slight play in n/s steering rack

Fail 23 Feb 2008 74,712 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

frt number plate cracked

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 23 Feb 2008 74,712 miles

frt number plate cracked

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 19 Apr 2007 68,579 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 64,180 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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Y503 UGD is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 Y503 UGD, 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.

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Y503 UGD is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 26 March 2001.

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