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DH53 BGU

2003 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

150,614 mi
Last recorded150,614 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer59,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDH53 BGU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 150,614 miles

Front and rear fog lamp switch is combined. Front and rear fog lamps do not work independently.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 6 Feb 2026 150,614 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Rear fog lamp missing no switch or lamp found (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 146,505 miles

Front Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately both front inner ball joint slight play (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nsr front arm slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 142,354 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 134,957 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 134,930 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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DH53 BGU is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DH53 BGU, 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 DH53 BGU registered?

DH53 BGU is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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