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DG53 EOU

2003 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

57,893 mi
Last recorded57,893 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer59,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 EOU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 57,893 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 Aug 2016 56,238 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 53,236 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 48,047 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 48,019 miles

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

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 43,629 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 40,552 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside tyre worn on inner edge badly.

Pass 27 Jul 2011 35,165 miles

exhaust rear box mounting rubber missing but exhaust well supported

Pass 9 Jul 2010 28,696 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 23,773 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 21,527 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 16,710 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 14,163 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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DG53 EOU is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 DG53 EOU, 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 DG53 EOU registered?

DG53 EOU is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 18 September 2003.

Is DG53 EOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG53 EOU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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