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YY53 PKJ

2003 Mitsubishi Outlander

Silver Petrol 2378cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,555 mi
Last recorded139,555 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander68,619 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 PKJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelOutlander
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,378cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2021 139,555 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 130,554 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside and offside rear suspension corroded

slight play and wear in rear suspension trailing arm bushes

Fail 16 Dec 2019 130,552 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength behind rear wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

nearside and offside rear suspension corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2018 115,897 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 115,896 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2017 103,498 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 93,998 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 80,816 miles

Centre Front exhaust hanger loose

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

Fail 10 Nov 2015 80,816 miles

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

Centre Front exhaust hanger loose

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 70,034 miles

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

front exhaust in poor condition

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Dec 2013 62,114 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 9 Dec 2013 62,096 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 53,214 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 43,220 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front and rear brake discs corroded

front exhaust heat shield broken and centre mounting broken

front tyres badly worn on outer edges

nearside rear inner brake pad possibly low

offside rear brake backplate badly corroded

Fail 13 Dec 2011 43,220 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

front and rear brake discs corroded

front exhaust heat shield broken and centre mounting broken

front tyres badly worn on outer edges

nearside rear inner brake pad possibly low

offside rear brake backplate badly corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2010 34,175 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 24,759 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 17,631 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 13,824 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 8,682 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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YY53 PKJ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander in Silver with a 2,378cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YY53 PKJ, 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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YY53 PKJ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander, first registered on 29 December 2003.

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