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CN03 MGX

2003 Mitsubishi Lancer

Purple Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2025
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

59,324 mi
Last recorded59,324 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer59,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN03 MGX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 13 Jul 2024 59,324 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 59,306 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

under body corroded

Pass 28 Dec 2021 59,293 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 57,566 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 52,392 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 48,503 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 46,612 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 41,752 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 36,231 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 30,830 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 25,839 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 22,205 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 20,482 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 17,922 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 17,169 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 15,674 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 12,418 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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CN03 MGX is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer in Purple with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 CN03 MGX, 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 CN03 MGX registered?

CN03 MGX is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 24 April 2003.

Is CN03 MGX safe to buy?

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