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WU52 TGO

2003 Mitsubishi Lancer

Yellow Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

97,544 mi
Last recorded97,544 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer59,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU52 TGO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 97,544 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 97,144 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 95,192 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Surface corrosion rear brake discs

Fail 18 Apr 2023 95,192 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

All four brake pipes corroded

Front suspension components corroded

Fuel filler pipes corroded

General underbody corrosion

Offside Front Back plate corroded

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

Rear wheel arches corroded

Surface corrosion rear discs

Pass 12 Jan 2022 93,724 miles

Both headlamp patterns poor

Front subframe corroded

Front suspension components corroded

Fuel filler pipes corroded

General underbody corrosion

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

Offside Front back plate corroded

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

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

Rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2021 93,720 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Engine oil leak

Front subframe corroded

Front suspension corroded

Fuel filler neck pipes corroded

General underbody corrosion

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

Offside Front back plate corroded

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

Rear wheel arches corroded

headlamp patterns poor

Pass 13 Oct 2020 92,194 miles

Front subframe corroded

Front suspension corroded

Fuel filler neck pipes corroded

General oil leaks

General underbody corrosion

Headlamp patterns poor

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

Offside Front back plate corroded

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

Rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2020 92,193 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front subframe corroded

Front suspension corroded

Fuel filler neck pipes corroded

General oil leaks

General underbody corrosion

Headlamp patterns poor

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

Offside Front back plate corroded

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

Rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2019 89,517 miles

All brake discs corroded

Front cross member heavily corroded

Front subframe corroded

Front suspension corroded

General oil leaks

General underbody corrosion

Headlamp patterns poor

Oil level high

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear wheel arches corroded

Wipers poor

Fail 25 Sep 2019 89,515 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

All brake discs corroded

Bonnet in safety catch position

Front cross member heavily corroded

Front subframe corroded

Front suspension corroded

General oil leaks

General underbody corrosion

Headlamp patterns poor

Oil level high

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear wheel arches corroded

Wipers poor

Pass 12 Dec 2017 88,282 miles

All coil springs rusty

Front brake pipes rusty

Fuel pipes rusty

Oil leaks

Fail 29 Nov 2017 88,282 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

All coil springs rusty

Front brake pipes rusty

Fuel pipes rusty

Oil leaks

Pass 13 Dec 2016 84,168 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (2.4.A.3)

Oil leaks

Rear discs corroded and worn

Fail 12 Dec 2016 84,168 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (2.4.A.3)

Oil leaks

Rear discs corroded and worn

Fail 8 Dec 2016 84,138 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush INNER (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Outer brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Front coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (2.4.C.1b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BOTH SIDES (1.7.5a)

Rear coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion SILL AREAS BOTH SIDES (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Dec 2015 78,137 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 78,136 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear discs pitted

Pass 11 Dec 2014 67,452 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 67,452 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 64,268 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 62,014 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 59,276 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 55,590 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated

further look at o/s number plate light

Pass 21 Apr 2009 43,628 miles

cat fitted at time of test, cat replacement pipe in boot,

Fail 20 Apr 2009 43,628 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)

Pass 17 May 2008 42,722 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 40,520 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 33,575 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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WU52 TGO is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer in Yellow with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 WU52 TGO, 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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WU52 TGO is a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 3 January 2003.

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