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Y844 XAO

2003 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

75,658 mi
Last recorded75,658 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer59,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY844 XAO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2016 75,658 miles

both sides inner sills corroded

Body has slight corrosion rear both sides chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Jul 2016 75,657 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported foont bracket (7.1.1)

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion rear both sides chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

both sides inner sills corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2015 74,909 miles

Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 5 Feb 2015 74,894 miles

Nearside Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Fuel pipe excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Oil leak

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside front brake caliper creaking

Pass 17 Feb 2014 73,273 miles

offside rear tyre has slight cut on outer wall

Pass 25 Feb 2013 71,482 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres have cuts along inner sidewall, but not deep enough to reach ply or cordz

Pass 10 Feb 2012 68,000 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 63,785 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 58,215 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 54,338 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 54,338 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 48,977 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 48,977 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 42,311 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside treads.tracking may need attention.

Oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2006 36,256 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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Y844 XAO is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y844 XAO, 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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Y844 XAO is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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