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VX53 WEC

2003 Mitsubishi Lancer

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

83,566 mi
Last recorded83,566 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer59,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 WEC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 83,566 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 83,358 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 82,770 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 81,963 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2019 81,963 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2018 81,948 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 80,071 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2017 80,071 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 75,205 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2016 75,205 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 68,606 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 63,950 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 63,950 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 49,249 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 43,775 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 40,860 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 33,658 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 24,749 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 15,876 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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VX53 WEC is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 VX53 WEC, 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 VX53 WEC registered?

VX53 WEC is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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