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DNB 666N

2003 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

91,287 mi
Last recorded91,287 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer59,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDNB 666N
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 91,287 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 91,258 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 91,224 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 89,486 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 24 Feb 2022 89,486 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 87,258 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 87,241 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 86,099 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 86,099 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2019 82,539 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 79,454 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 77,008 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 72,930 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 65,740 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

o/s/r ciol spring corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2015 65,735 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

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

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

front upper spring cups corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2014 54,154 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 54,151 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

ENGINE UNABLE TO REV TO 3K,CAT TEST NOT CARRIED OUT

both front braided hoses plastic covers splitting/wearing

squeel from near side rear wheel area

Pass 2 Mar 2013 46,749 miles

slight surface corrosion to nearside rear brake disc

windscreen has a see through sticker encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A'

Pass 2 Mar 2012 40,398 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 36,599 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2011 36,583 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Feb 2010 32,821 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 28,211 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 23,801 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2007 12,686 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 12,031 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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DNB 666N is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver 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 DNB 666N, 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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DNB 666N is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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