Mitsubishi Lancer MOT Results

Registered in 2003
81.1% pass rate
from 265 tests in 2021
(57% better than other 2003 cars)
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2003 cars and highlighted areas where the Mitsubishi Lancer is unusually good or bad.

  • 8.7% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (49% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.4% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 2.6% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 2.6% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 2.6% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 2.3% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.5% fail on Headlamp (68% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.75% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 2.3% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.75% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.75% fail on Horn
    • 0.38% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.38% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.38% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.38% fail on Side repeaters
  • 6.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 6.0% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 6.0% fail on Spark ignition
        • 3.4% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 2.3% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 1.1% fail on Emission control equipment (16 times worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 1.1% fail on Catalytic converter (23 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.38% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.38% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
      • 0.75% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.75% fail on Emission control equipment (19 times worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.75% fail on Catalytic converter (29 times worse than other 2003 cars)
  • 4.5% fail on Suspension (73% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.5% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.75% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.38% fail on Ball joint
    • 1.1% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.75% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.75% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.75% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.38% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.38% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.38% fail on Springs
      • 0.38% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.38% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.38% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.38% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.38% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.38% fail on Linkage ball joints
  • 4.2% fail on Brakes (71% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Brake performance (76% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.75% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.75% fail on Rbt
          • 0.75% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.75% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.38% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.38% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.38% fail on Service brake imbalance
    • 1.5% fail on Flexible brake hoses (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.75% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.75% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.38% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.38% fail on Hand lever
  • 4.2% fail on Body, chassis, structure (55% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.5% fail on Transmission
      • 1.5% fail on Drive shafts
        • 1.5% fail on Joints
    • 0.75% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.75% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.75% fail on Chassis
      • 0.75% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.75% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.38% fail on Hose
      • 0.38% fail on Pipe
  • 3.0% fail on Steering
    • 2.6% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 2.3% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.38% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.38% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.38% fail on Steering rack
  • 3.0% fail on Visibility (62% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Washers
    • 0.75% fail on Wipers (83% better than other 2003 cars)
  • 1.5% fail on Tyres (74% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.38% fail on Condition
  • 1.1% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.1% fail on Registration plates
  • 1.1% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.75% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.75% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.38% fail on Airbags
      • 0.38% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.38% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.38% fail on Anchorages

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