MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
44,981 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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front headlamps starting to fade.
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
front headlamps starting to fade.
underbody showing signs of corrosion
rear tyres showing wear on edges
slight engine oil leak
engine oil leak (slight)
o/s/f brake disc light scoring
slight exhaust blow on rear silencer ( next to bracket weld )
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
engine oil leak (slight)
o/s/f brake disc light scoring
slight exhaust blow on rear silencer ( next to bracket weld )
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
o/s/r tyre ON legal limit at time of test
rear brake pads worn close to legal limit
both rear tyres worn close to limit
rear brake pads worn close to limit
surface cracks evident in tread of both rear tyres
both front wiper blades split at ends
both rear tyres showing wear
rear brake pads (inner) showing wear
surface cracks evident on both rear tyres
Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
2 nails in n/s/r tyre
Nail in nearside front tyre
both front wiper blades split at ends
surface cracks evident on both rear tyres
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Lancer?
Based on 382,912 MOT tests across 33,260 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DK53 VKG is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 DK53 VKG, 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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How do I check the history of DK53 VKG?
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What year was DK53 VKG registered?
DK53 VKG is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 26 September 2003.
Is DK53 VKG safe to buy?
The MOT history for DK53 VKG shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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