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DK03 MYM

2003 Mitsubishi Lancer

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

74,316 mi
Last recorded74,316 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer59,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 MYM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 74,316 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to middle joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 2 Jul 2025 74,311 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to middle joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 73,451 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2024 73,451 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 73,036 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2023 73,036 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 72,186 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 71,708 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 68,509 miles

Vehicle is under sealed

Pass 22 Nov 2018 67,964 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 63,609 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 63,608 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 61,094 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 61,094 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 53,375 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 53,375 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 50,804 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 46,834 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 42,767 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 38,529 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 34,324 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 29,070 miles

child seat fitted to front and n/s rear

Pass 25 Feb 2009 24,153 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 19,898 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 15,998 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 12,002 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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DK03 MYM is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DK03 MYM, 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 DK03 MYM registered?

DK03 MYM is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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The MOT history for DK03 MYM shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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