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D1 KDC

2003 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

104,342 mi
Last recorded104,342 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer59,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD1 KDC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 104,342 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 101,260 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2025 101,260 miles

Offside Front Seat belt installation causes a lap belt to be incorrectly positioned across the occupant (10.1 (u))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 99,706 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 97,479 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 94,572 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 91,057 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 87,330 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 83,611 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 79,100 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 76,572 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 72,390 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 66,646 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 61,674 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 56,439 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 51,148 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 46,343 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 41,045 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 36,446 miles

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 28 Mar 2008 30,979 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 25,198 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 18,320 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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D1 KDC is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 D1 KDC, 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 D1 KDC registered?

D1 KDC is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 7 April 2003.

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