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DX03 OVS

2002 Mitsubishi Lancer

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,973 mi
Last recorded88,973 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2013
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer54,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 OVS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2013 88,973 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 82,487 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Jun 2012 82,487 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 May 2011 74,574 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 25 May 2011 74,574 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 20 May 2010 69,133 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 69,133 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 62,092 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 55,387 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Jun 2008 55,387 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 45,269 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 May 2006 34,253 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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DX03 OVS is a 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 54,679 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 DX03 OVS, 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 24 years old, this Mitsubishi Lancer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DX03 OVS registered?

DX03 OVS is a 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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