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WH03 BVB

2003 Mitsubishi Lancer

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

87,893 mi
Last recorded87,893 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer59,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWH03 BVB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 87,893 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 87,342 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 87,274 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 86,950 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 86,866 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 86,643 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 85,638 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 85,637 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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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WH03 BVB is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WH03 BVB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WH03 BVB registered?

WH03 BVB is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is WH03 BVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for WH03 BVB shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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