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DK53 VKG

2003 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

44,981 mi
Last recorded44,981 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer59,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK53 VKG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2016 44,981 miles

front headlamps starting to fade.

Fail 23 Aug 2016 44,981 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front headlamps starting to fade.

Pass 30 Apr 2015 43,370 miles

underbody showing signs of corrosion

Pass 19 May 2014 41,923 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 40,329 miles

rear tyres showing wear on edges

slight engine oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2012 38,786 miles

engine oil leak (slight)

o/s/f brake disc light scoring

slight exhaust blow on rear silencer ( next to bracket weld )

Fail 4 Apr 2012 38,785 miles

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 )

Pass 4 Apr 2011 36,802 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2010 34,143 miles

both rear tyres worn close to limit

rear brake pads worn close to limit

surface cracks evident in tread of both rear tyres

Pass 10 Jul 2009 30,887 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2009 30,887 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 27,311 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Aug 2007 21,882 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 15,942 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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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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What year was DK53 VKG registered?

DK53 VKG is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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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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