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NG53 BDZ

2003 Mitsubishi Outlander

Black Petrol 2378cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2025
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

219,942 mi
Last recorded219,942 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander68,619 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG53 BDZ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelOutlander
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,378cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2024 219,942 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear both sides (5.2.3 (e))

rear axle stabiliser bushes worn

Fail 3 Jan 2024 219,391 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear axle stabiliser bushes worn

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 210,750 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2023 210,742 miles

Position lamp not working front both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 199,594 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2021 199,220 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction MIL light staying illuminated (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Antiroll bar "D" bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Antiroll bar "D" bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 194,286 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2021 194,270 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 173,019 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 154,115 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 154,115 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 137,244 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

rear diff bush worn

Fail 28 Feb 2017 136,126 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle-diff mount bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 127,157 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

offside headlamp lens cracked

slight play offside steering rack

Fail 29 Feb 2016 127,141 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

offside headlamp lens cracked

slight play offside steering rack

Pass 25 Mar 2015 118,012 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Mar 2015 118,012 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 116,784 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 116,784 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 111,872 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 111,872 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

engine light on.slight blow from rear exhaust box joint.both rear tyres getting low

Pass 14 Sep 2012 107,930 miles

eng light on,rear a,rmb bush start to wear ,both lower suspening armstart to wear

Fail 14 Sep 2012 107,930 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

eng light on,rear a,rmb bush start to wear ,both lower suspening armstart to wear

Pass 6 Oct 2011 101,137 miles

small stone chip in windscreen

Pass 29 Sep 2010 87,967 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 74,485 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 18 Sep 2008 59,894 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 44,840 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 30,457 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

o/s/f wiper blade split

Pass 27 Oct 2006 30,457 miles

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

o/s/f wiper blade split

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Outlander?

Based on 726,436 MOT tests across 75,074 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
8,010
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
75,074
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,278
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,050
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 4,007
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,610
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NG53 BDZ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander in Black with a 2,378cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 68,619 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 Outlander fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,278 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NG53 BDZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Outlander typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 23 years old, this Mitsubishi Outlander is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NG53 BDZ is a 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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