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CU03 OGY

2003 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

59,946 mi
Last recorded59,946 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer59,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU03 OGY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2015 59,946 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 56,231 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 52,620 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 52,620 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 48,103 miles

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

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)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 43,386 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 40,486 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 40,482 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 37,463 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 37,426 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 28,731 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 18,743 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 8,090 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 8,088 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

this vehicle has had its catalitic converter removed

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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CU03 OGY is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CU03 OGY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CU03 OGY registered?

CU03 OGY is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 7 April 2003.

Is CU03 OGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU03 OGY shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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