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D22 NWS

2003 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

29,420 mi
Last recorded29,420 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer59,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD22 NWS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 29,420 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 28,980 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 28,847 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 28,423 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2022 28,416 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassi (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

heavily painted under the car

Pass 28 Oct 2020 28,195 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 26,337 miles

Both front tyres bold on edges and close to limit

Pass 28 Jun 2018 24,573 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 24,573 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2017 23,249 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 21,444 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 20,303 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 19,335 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 18,029 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on outter and inner edges

Pass 28 Apr 2012 17,413 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 9 Apr 2011 15,687 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 14,972 miles

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)

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2009 14,098 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 11,877 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 10,656 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 10,656 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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D22 NWS is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 D22 NWS, 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 D22 NWS registered?

D22 NWS is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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