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DG52 LLP

2003 Mitsubishi Lancer

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

94,725 mi
Last recorded94,725 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer59,836 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG52 LLP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 94,725 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 94,400 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 94,200 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 93,800 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 93,300 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 92,479 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 92,000 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 90,003 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 90,003 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 87,852 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 85,187 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2014 82,093 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 76,431 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 76,426 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Oct 2012 71,499 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside number plate light bulb dim

side windows heavily tinted

Pass 20 Oct 2012 71,499 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside number plate light bulb dim

side windows heavily tinted

Pass 21 Feb 2011 68,990 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

rear braking discs corroded and scored

Pass 22 Feb 2010 60,781 miles

nearside rear side light not working

Pass 25 Feb 2009 52,237 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 52,237 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

advise windsreen chipped

Pass 1 Feb 2008 40,684 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 26,577 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 22,448 miles

Front Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 22,448 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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DG52 LLP is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 DG52 LLP, 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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DG52 LLP is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 28 January 2003.

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