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B1 NYC

2003 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

81,583 mi
Last recorded81,583 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer59,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB1 NYC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 81,583 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 81,495 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 81,445 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 81,389 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2020 81,083 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 80,971 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 80,816 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 80,714 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 80,165 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 79,864 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 79,028 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 78,502 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 77,409 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 73,066 miles

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

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

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

centre brake light not working

Fail 9 Jun 2011 73,066 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

centre brake light not working

Pass 31 Jul 2010 67,893 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 64,390 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 56,453 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 49,010 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 42,595 miles

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

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

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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B1 NYC is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 B1 NYC, 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 B1 NYC registered?

B1 NYC is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 18 July 2003.

Is B1 NYC safe to buy?

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