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YF03 DMP

2003 Mitsubishi Lancer

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

64,934 mi
Last recorded64,934 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer59,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF03 DMP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2020 64,934 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 60,395 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 58,297 miles

Oil leak

Pass 31 May 2014 56,294 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 56,723 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

all brake discs slightly pitted

n/s/f & n/s/r tyre valves slightly perished

n/s/f tyre worn on inner & outer edges (step tread)

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 20 Mar 2012 53,722 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)

Offside Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 48,926 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 31 Jan 2011 48,601 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 18 Jan 2010 40,954 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 35,949 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Dec 2007 32,774 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 28,485 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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YF03 DMP is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 YF03 DMP, 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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What year was YF03 DMP registered?

YF03 DMP is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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