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Y953 KSF

2001 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

89,273 mi
Last recorded89,273 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer64,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY953 KSF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 15 Jan 2026 89,273 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2024 88,624 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 87,093 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 84,692 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 82,205 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Dec 2020 79,801 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Jun 2019 76,856 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 75,936 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 72,367 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Jun 2016 67,408 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 58,415 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 52,114 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 48,268 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

clutch pedal anti slip pad missing

Pass 23 Jun 2010 48,050 miles

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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Y953 KSF is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 Y953 KSF, 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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What year was Y953 KSF registered?

Y953 KSF is a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is Y953 KSF safe to buy?

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