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YB53 UTC

2003 Mitsubishi Outlander

Silver Petrol 2378cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

119,582 mi
Last recorded119,582 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander68,619 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB53 UTC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelOutlander
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,378cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2015 119,582 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel filler pipe corroded.

General surface corrosion on under vehicle, suspension and sub-frames.

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Slight play in nearside and offside inner steering rack joints. (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 31 Jul 2015 119,575 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Belt/pully noise fron air conditioning pump pully area

Both side rear tyres worn on inner edges of tread.

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Intermitant starting problem.

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside front tyre worn on edges of tread.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Surface corrosion on front and rear sub-frames and suspension components.

Fail 13 Jul 2015 119,273 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

rear nearside and offside diff mounts

Pass 26 Jul 2014 111,272 miles

n/s/f tie rod slight play

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

both rear tyres slightly perrished

Pass 4 Sep 2013 103,607 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 102,647 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 92,828 miles

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 31 Aug 2012 92,828 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 80,215 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 80,215 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Aug 2010 69,201 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 69,201 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 56,491 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

park brake is close to end of travel, and should be adjusted.

Fail 17 Aug 2009 56,491 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

park brake is close to end of travel, and should be adjusted.

Pass 15 Jan 2009 49,617 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge

Fail 14 Jan 2009 49,585 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 11 Dec 2007 36,972 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 31,827 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Outlander?

Based on 726,436 MOT tests across 75,074 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
8,010
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
75,074
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,278
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,050
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 4,007
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,610
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YB53 UTC is a 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander in Silver with a 2,378cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 68,619 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 Outlander fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,278 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YB53 UTC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Outlander typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 23 years old, this Mitsubishi Outlander is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YB53 UTC is a 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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