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DX03 VXK

2003 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,652 mi
Last recorded98,652 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer59,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 VXK
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 98,652 miles

Both headlamp lenses are cloudy

General chassis and sill surface corrosion

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc is corroded on the inside face

Pass 10 Dec 2024 94,895 miles

General chassis and sill surface corrosion

Fail 20 Nov 2024 94,888 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Lots of surface corrosion

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 90,007 miles

Under body and chassis has mild corroison

Pass 7 Nov 2022 85,861 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under body and chassis has mild corroison

Pass 8 Nov 2021 82,835 miles

Under body and chassis has mild corroison

Pass 2 Nov 2020 81,662 miles

Under body and chassis has mild corroison

Pass 2 May 2019 75,041 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel arch has corrosion

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under body and chassis has mild corroison

Pass 2 May 2018 70,538 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arch has corrosion

tested in a wet condition

Pass 20 Apr 2017 65,832 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2016 60,835 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 May 2015 54,622 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 May 2015 54,622 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 May 2014 48,104 miles

Front metal exhaust hanger is broken but the exhaust is still supported

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 May 2013 40,760 miles

Front exhaust heat shields are loose

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 May 2013 40,760 miles

Front exhaust heat shields are loose

Pass 8 May 2012 37,406 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 34,318 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Apr 2010 30,769 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 30,769 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 25,411 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 25,598 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 25,580 miles

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 20,221 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 17,170 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 VXK is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DX03 VXK, 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 DX03 VXK registered?

DX03 VXK is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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