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DA03 MSU

2003 Mitsubishi Lancer

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2025
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

25,880 mi
Last recorded25,880 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer59,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 MSU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2024 25,880 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 25,784 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 25,073 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 20,828 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 19,949 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 17,563 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 17,161 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 12,251 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 4,850 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 4,623 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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DA03 MSU is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DA03 MSU, 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 DA03 MSU registered?

DA03 MSU is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 6 June 2003.

Is DA03 MSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA03 MSU shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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