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MW03 VKX

2003 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

54,903 mi
Last recorded54,903 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2011
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer59,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW03 VKX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2011 54,903 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2010 76,679 miles

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

front and rear discs corroded

nearside rear control arm inner bush deteriorated but does not have excessive movement

o/s/f track rod replaced using second hand part

Fail 13 Mar 2010 76,673 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 64,736 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 64,598 miles

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 registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 13 Oct 2007 44,032 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 32,811 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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MW03 VKX is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MW03 VKX, 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 MW03 VKX registered?

MW03 VKX is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 10 June 2003.

Is MW03 VKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW03 VKX shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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