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A17 NJG

2003 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

50,487 mi
Last recorded50,487 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer59,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 NJG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 50,487 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 49,945 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 49,489 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2024 49,489 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 48,959 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 48,102 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 47,387 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 45,779 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2018 43,886 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2017 41,483 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 40,511 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 38,546 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2015 38,546 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 35,887 miles

1,o/s wiper blade splitting †2,front brake discs wearing

Fail 12 Jun 2007 35,887 miles

1,o/s wiper blade splitting †2,front brake discs wearing

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jun 2006 30,342 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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A17 NJG is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 A17 NJG, 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 A17 NJG registered?

A17 NJG is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 June 2003.

Is A17 NJG safe to buy?

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