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V111 WGE

2003 Mitsubishi Lancer

Purple Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

95,240 mi
Last recorded95,240 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer59,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV111 WGE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 95,240 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 95,097 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 93,952 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 92,461 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 91,764 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 90,389 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 84,641 miles

brake pipes coated in grease

oil sump pourus

Pass 2 Mar 2018 79,909 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 78,997 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 18 Feb 2016 76,577 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 72,517 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 69,011 miles

Inner face of all brake pipes corroded, badly.

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2014 69,011 miles

Inner face of all brake pipes corroded, badly.

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 67,429 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2011 61,887 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 61,887 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 47,950 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 39,888 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 37,511 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 11 Dec 2007 37,511 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 31,648 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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V111 WGE is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer in Purple with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V111 WGE, 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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V111 WGE is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 11 December 2003.

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